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Results from Our Equine Lameness Survey

The results from an exclusive American Farriers Journal on hoof-care and lameness show farriers’ experiences in encountering these cases
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses
One of the major concerns every farrier deals with is how to help lame horses. This was evidenced by the responses from farriers participating in a recent survey who indicated they routinely deal with a number of horses with lameness issues.
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What are the major causes of laminitis concerns during the fall months?

November 1, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. This is due to high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) occurring with cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion from the pituitary gland. Both lead to elevated insulin levels. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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Laminitis, Founder & Equine Digital Osteoarthritis

By K.C. La Pierre
By Bob Smith posted on September 7, 2019 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
K.C. La Pierre is no stranger to controversy in the hoof-care industry. With his latest book “Laminitis, Founder & Equine Digital Osteoarthritis,” La Pierre maintains that the traditional research on laminitis and founder have produced few treatment protocols because the model used in this research states that the coffin bone is suspended in the hoof by the laminae.
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