Articles Tagged with ''Kentucky Equine Research''

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Helping Clients Understand Selenium in Equine Diets

August 23, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Nutrition

In horses, dietary selenium plays an important role in the maintenance of membrane integrity, growth, reproduction and immune response.

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Identifying Sesamoid Injuries Can Be Elusive

August 19, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

At the rear side of the pastern on each equine limb are two small sesamoid bones that provide anchor points for the two branches of the suspensory ligament. As elements of the pastern joint, the sesamoids are under stress each time the horse takes a step.

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What Is Equine Navicular Disease?

August 17, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Disease of the navicular bone, also called the distal sesamoid bone, and its associated soft tissues often are at the root of chronic forelimb lameness. Though young horses might be affected, navicular disease typically crops up in mature riding horses.

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Clover Fungus Causes Excessive Equine Drooling

August 10, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

As many farriers are well aware, there are times when a horse drools excessively. While many believe that clover is the culprit, they are only partially correct.

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Help Clients Manage Horses With Dry, Chipped Hooves

July 9, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition, Trimming

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

If you have a client whose horse’s hooves are dry, shelly, chipped, or dull, here are some tips to provide owners to promote better hoof quality.

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Is Chronic Equine Laminitis Related To Bacterial Infection?

June 4, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Researchers in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rutgers University have hypothesized that pasture-induced laminitis might develop in horses as a result of exposure to potential bacterial pathogens that are present in pasture grass and are ingested as horses graze.

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Equine Insulin Resistance May Have Hereditary Factor

June 3, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Scientists have developed a research plan that suggests insulin resistance could be linked to genetic makeup.

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Researchers Study Link Between Artificial Racetrack Surfaces And Injuries

May 21, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Many factors have an influence on injuries to racehorses as they train and compete. Characteristics like the surface qualities of each track and the equine hoof and limb are more easily managed than some other factors, such as genetics or behavior of other horses in a race.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Folks talk about the need for feeding biotin for growing a quality hoof, but what about other ingredients that are needed in hoof supplements?

May 15, 2015 | Posted in Nutrition

Bryan Waldridge discusses necessary ingredients in a quality hoof supplement beyond biotin.

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Five Tips Farriers Can Share With Clients To Avoid Pasture-Associated Laminitis

May 8, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Scores of horses will gorge themselves on that long-awaited lush, green pasture of springtime. As many of us already know, overgrazing grasses and legumes that are high in water-soluble carbohydrates puts horses at risk for laminitis.

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Articles Tagged with ''Kentucky Equine Research''

Helping Clients Understand Selenium in Equine Diets

Identifying Sesamoid Injuries Can Be Elusive

What Is Equine Navicular Disease?

Clover Fungus Causes Excessive Equine Drooling

Help Clients Manage Horses With Dry, Chipped Hooves

Is Chronic Equine Laminitis Related To Bacterial Infection?

Equine Insulin Resistance May Have Hereditary Factor

Researchers Study Link Between Artificial Racetrack Surfaces And Injuries

Folks talk about the need for feeding biotin for growing a quality hoof, but what about other ingredients that are needed in hoof supplements?

Five Tips Farriers Can Share With Clients To Avoid Pasture-Associated Laminitis

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