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What’s Causing Pastern Dermatitis in Horses?

August 30, 2018 | Posted in Diseases

No one likes red, itchy feet, especially your horse. A quick fix, one might think, is to slather some salve on your horse’s red or crusty skin, and it’ll just go away, but pastern dermatitis in horses can’t be fixed by store-bought lotions. In fact, covering up the lesions, scabs or crust can make the problem worse. If left untreated, the problem on your horse’s legs could lead to frustration, discomfort and soundness issues, according to Kentucky Equine Research.

“Miracle” Horse Competitively Jumps Despite Missing Part of Coffin Bone

New Jersey farrier creates shoeing package that keeps warmblood in the show ring

By Jeff Cota posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Czantis appears to be like any other equine athlete. Make no mistake, though, this 11-year-old gray gelding is rare. While Czantis has found modest success competing as an amateur hunter-jumper, the warmblood’s greatest achievement is that he’s in the ring at all.

Briefings: September/October 2017

September 11, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Shoeing, Trimming

AFA Cultural Exchange Gives Ontario Farrier Insight On Modern Materials An impression by farriers elsewhere of their United Kingdom counterparts usually gravitates toward the tradition of farriery.

Therapeutic Uses for Copper Alloy Shoes

Farrier displays benefits of application with bacteria-killing properties

By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Forging, Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing

Copper-alloy horseshoes certainly make an impression when applied on a horse. Yet, they are much more than a pretty shoe, says Webster, N.Y., farrier Esco Buff. In its purest form, copper simply is not suited for use as a horseshoe.

Get A Leg Up On Common Foot Woes

Hoof-care professionals share strategies to prevent and stop thrush and white line disease

By Audrey Pavia posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases

One of the consequences of domestic life for horses is hoof disease. Diet and heredity, along with confinement, contribute to certain serious conditions of the hoof.

Horseshoes Enter the Copper Age

New York farrier shares advantages of copper alloy shoes

By Jeff Cota posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Copper has a long, rich history with mankind.

It was the first metal to be used by humans, to be smelted from its ore and to be cast into a shape from a mold.

Eliminating Mistakes and Fallacies When Using Glue

Trio of farriers share their knowledge for better adhesive outcomes

By Jeff Cota posted on April 4, 2016 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

Using adhesives in your farrier work isn’t much different than when you first started out forging shoes and nailing them on. It simply takes time and practice.

Frankly Speaking

New Concerns Occur With Pasture-Induced Laminitis

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases

As the grass starts to grow and turn green this spring, many of your footcare clients will be concerned about potential laminitis problems. While it's a legitimate concern, some data I've come across recently from Rutgers University researchers indicates there may be other laminitis issues than just lush grass.

Research Journal: May/June 2012

By Albert Kane posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Lamenesses

Researchers compared to the usefulneness of computed tomography (CT), contract enhanced CT (CECT) and low field magnetic resonance imaging (LFMRI) to identify lesions causing lameness in 31 limbs of 23 horses. All horses had laeness localized to the foot with dagnostic nerve blocks, lameness localized to the foot with diagnostic nerve blocks, and the average duration of lameness was 10 months.

Noted Scottish Researcher Inaugurates New Summit Lecture Series

Next winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit will introduce The Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture sponsored by Life Data Labs

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Diseases, Shoeing

Attendees at next winter’s third annual International Hoof-Care Summit are in for a treat as noted Scottish hoof researcher Susan Kempson delivers two in-depth presentations.

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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.

Events

The Shoein' Shop 25th Annual Open House & Clinic

Date: 01/11/25

Location: Yucaipa, CA

The Shoein' Shop in Yucaipa, Calif., will host its 25th annual open house and clinic on Jan. 11, 2025.

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