Articles Tagged with ''Lamesness''

Common Mediolateral Metrics of the Equine Fore Foot Following the Use of a Standardized Trimming Technique

Border asymmetry in hooves seems influenced by conformation, shifts in loading
Mediolateral foot imbalance has been cited as a prolific cause of, or a predisposing factor for equine lameness (Stashak 1987; Balch et al. 1995; Wilson et al. 1998). Wilson et al. (1998) demonstrated that the elevation of one area of the equine foot results in an increased load in the region. They conclude a horse is unable to compensate for acute foot imbalance by redistributing the load under the foot.
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Farriers' Roundtable

Where should you draw the line in trying to save crippled horses?
Where should you draw the line in trying to save crippled horses?
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Briefings

In an attempt to remove some of the guesswork from predicting which horses are likely to recover from laminitis, James Orsini evaluated the records of 247 horses treated for laminitis that were euthanized and 344 horses that were treated and discharged from the New Bolton Center equine hospital between 1986 and 2003.
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Farriers' Roundtable

That’s a tough one. Some folks want it straight up, while others want it sugar-coated. You have to know which type they are. Be professional and show them what you’re talking about.
That’s a tough one. Some folks want it straight up, while others want it sugar-coated. You have to know which type they are. Be professional and show them what you’re talking about.
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Research Journal: July/August 2010

In recognition of the 35th anniversary of American Farriers Journal. this Research Journal will review some "classic" publications from the last 35 years. These are not reports of new, original research, but remain important, exemplary contributions to farriery and veterinary science.
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Vet and Farrier Team Tackles Keratoma

In a case with a rescue horse, recurrent lameness, abscess and hoof wall defects are secondary to keratoma
As a farrier and a veterinarian, we have a unique working relationship. Over the past several years, we've treated and rehabilitated rescue horses at the Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills, Calif. Our work provides the students at the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School with a view on how a good working relationship between vet and farrier benefits the team and the horse. Also, because many of the horses are in poor condition, the students get to see some of the most devastating hoof conditions that horses can suffer.
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