Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.
- Equine Injury Protocol
- EasyCare Glue-On Application
- Click in Clogs
- Forging Tongs
- Social License to Operate
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
Equine Injury Protocol
One Facebook user cautions equine professionals not to pull penetrating objects from a horse's foot without first consulting a vet to avoid exacerbating any existing injuries.
EasyCare Glue-On Application
Washington farrier Chris Niclas walks viewers through the EasyShoe One Glue application process from start to finish.
Click in Clogs
U.K. farrier Thomas Bradbury demonstrates how he reapplies MoreAid Click in Clogs from The Shoeing Lab after a laminitic event.
Forging Tongs
In this video by Oregon farrier Gavine Cooper, New Mexico farrier Chris Madrid forges a pair of half-inch tongs in preparation for the World Championship Blacksmiths competition.
Social License to Operate
In this episode of the Lockdown Farriery Podcast, host Daniel Bennett, AWCF, discusses farriers' social license to operate and the public importance of horseshoeing competitions.
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Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
