Researchers Study Hoof Management in New Zealand Sport Horses
One-third of New Zealand sport horse owners had a farrier perform therapeutic work during the previous year, according to a Massey University-based study that was published in the November 2016 issue of the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.
This diet information from the United Kingdom is designed to be a general guide to feeding a laminitic horse and diet. It should be discussed in detail with an equine veterinarian and/or nutritionist.
Acupuncture Does Not Modulate Palmar Heel Pain
Many owners of horses with palmar heel pain explore a number of ways to relieve the discomfort, including acupuncture. Research from the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine and published in The Canadian Veterinary Journal finds that acupuncture appears to relieve the pain in some, but not all horses.
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A postmortem study examined the records of 241 horses at least 15 years old that died following admission to a veterinary teaching hospital over a 10-year period to investigate their causes of death, including the relationship to pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
Researchers Document Rare Navicular Bone Condition
A rare malformation of the navicular bone that often results in chronic lameness is congenital rather than related to wear or injury, a new study that was published in BMC Veterinary Research suggests.
Farriers’ Fix Inc., a Bedford, N.Y.-based business, has released a new therapeutic and natural hoof oil because horses require highly specialized care. This oil has proven to have a number of important benefits. The therapeutic hoof oil has been designed specifically for horses to promote health and healing.
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Conference Short Highlights The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine recently published several abstracts of their annual meeting related to two endocrine disorders:
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.