To follow up on the article on the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), I believe some thoughts on the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) are in order.
A record number of footcare professionals invaded Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 13th annual International Hoof-Care Summit for the sole purpose of “Working Together For Healthy Hooves.”
With more than 1,000 pounds of mass traveling at 35 miles per hour, the demands placed on each tendon and ligament in an equine limb can seem overwhelming.
The American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) is extending its reach in the industry by creating a new subsidiary — the International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF).
Dr. Robert Agne, a Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital farrier and veterinarian, was killed Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car while riding a bicycle on a western Vermont highway, police say.
In recent years, veterinarians and equine scientists have tested the effectiveness of stem cells in the healing process for soft tissue injuries, and the podiatrists at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital have examined their usefulness in laminitis cases. The results of a 3-year survey of cases and results have been encouraging in some circumstances.
Although an uncommon condition, keratoma formation beneath the horse's hoof wall or sole can cause lameness, recurrent abscesses and damage to the laminae and coffin bone.
Although an uncommon condition, keratoma formation beneath the horse's hoof wall or sole can cause lameness, recurrent abscesses and damage to the laminae and coffin bone.
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.