Articles Tagged with ''canker''

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A Frog Can Provide Valuable Information About the Hoof

By Steve Stanley posted on November 18, 2022 | Posted in Anatomy, Trimming

The frog is one of the most important anatomical structures of the horse. A frog helps maintain a fully functioning hoof that is vital to a fully functioning horse. At about 50% moisture content, the frog is easily the highest structure in the hoof capsule for moisture retention.

An Overview Of Equine Canker

This article provides a summary view of the diagnosis and treatment of this foot disease

By Stephen O’Grady posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing

Equine canker is a disease in search of a definition since the cause has not been determined. It could be described as a pathological response to an insult to the foot’s horn-producing tissues. Equine canker has been defined as an infectious process that results in the development of a chronic, hypertrophic, moist pododermatitis of the horn-producing tissues, generally in the palmar / plantar sections of the foot.

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Be Ready to Think Outside the Box

Virginia farrier Dave Giza shares his atypical approach in treating a difficult hoof-care case

By Mollie Nelson posted on March 12, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

Every now and then, farriers have to think outside the box when confronting multiple problems to restore the health of a horse's foot. Achilles was one of those horses that challenged farrier Dave Giza to be creative with hoof-care solutions. He had to meet unusual challenges with a unique support team, creative use of tools and new methods to reach a good end result.

Briefings: December 2017

December 4, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing

New York Police Department Deploys Mobile Farrier Unit As part of a $100,000 upgrade, farriers now go to the New York Police Department Mounted Police Unit's horses to keep them on patrol.

Research Journal: April 2017

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Using a cross-sectional survey of 942 randomly selected horses in the Netherlands, Dutch researchers described hoof health and the most common disorders discovered during routine hoof trimming. Several management factors were also analyzed to identify potential risk factors for the hoof problems of interest.

Proper Equine Diet Can Be a Difficult Balancing Act

Life Data Labs representative offers nutritional advice for horse owners

By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

“What should I feed my horse?” It’s a question that horse owners ask their farriers from time to time. The easy answer is, “Well, you need to feed a balanced diet.” Yet, a horse owner doesn’t always understand what that is.

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Canker Makes Horses Cranky

Keep bedding clean and dry to prevent hoof infection

January 1, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

The word “canker” just sounds unpleasant, and to the horses that it affects, it is.

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Hoof Beats: Stinky Frog

By Steve Stanley posted on November 30, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: Hoof Beats Magazine

Canker is a rare hoof disorder that involves the frog of a hoof. I personally have seen only two or three canker cases over many years of shoeing.

Getting Better Results With Hospital Plates

Various insights on using hospital plates can help improve your chances for success when the need arises

March 7, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

As a tool in a farrier’s arsenal for addressing hoof-care issues, hospital plates are like fire extinguishers — they are seldom used, but you are glad to have them as an option when needed. Also like fire extinguishers, incorrect or ineffective application of hospital plates could lead to disastrous outcomes.

Online Extras: May/June 2015 Issue

May 11, 2015

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

Farrier Kyle Crawford discussing keeping an open mind
Video of Jim Quick building a heart bar
Marc Jerram's research and standardized method of calculating limb symmetry in pairs of forelimbs
Videos of farrier Pablo Calderon's working on a canker case
2015 National Farriers Week Certificate
Article about the process for preserving equine specimens for long-term study
Physical restraints vs. chemical restraints

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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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