Firocoxib, a member of the coxib class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), has recently been released in a paste formulation for horses under the trade name Equioxx.
Although heel concussion is a normal part of every stride, serious problems can arise when the foot is out of balance and the load takes an internal toll
Don’t think of heel concussion as a problem; it’s a part of the normal footfall as a hoof moves through its stride. But excessive heel concussion is a different matter — with the sneaky potential to get lost amid concerns about navicular syndrome and other causes of palmar pain.
Although many factors associated with catastrophic injury, including horseshoe characteristics, have been explored in the past, it remains unclear if these links are really causal and how they may be inter-related.
Navicular syndrome is a common cause of lameness in the horse. This problem may account for 1/3 of all chronic lameness. Unfortunately, navicular syndrome remains only loosely defined.
Scott Morrison, the equine veterinarian who heads up the podiatry practice at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., is on the go 6 and often 7 days a week, providing footcare for horses with problem feet.
Editor’s Note: Bob Peacock, a master farrier from Hamilton, Ohio, believes that many cases of navicular syndrome have as much to do with the rider as they do with the horse.
By combining the results of numerous research studies, you'll end up with hoof-care packages that are much more valuable than just the sum of the parts alone
Gather together 75 of the world's leading experts on equine locomotion and biomechanics and you're bound to come up with many new and interesting theories on footcare.
IN A SURVEY on how shoers work with equine veterinarians conducted by American Farriers Journal staffers during last winter’s 2003 American Farrier’s Association convention, 53 percent of the farriers indicated certain vets call for help on a serious shoeing or footcare problem.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.