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Researchers Study the Influence of Toe-in Conformation on Hoof Biomechanics

By Albert Kane posted on February 12, 2022 | Posted in Education

Researchers from Australia, Brazil and Canada measured hoof strain in a normal and a toed-in horse, then applied the data in a mathematical model to investigate the influence of this conformation on hoof loading and movement patterns.

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How Do Sport Horses Perform After Check Ligament Surgery?

By Albert Kane posted on October 16, 2021 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses

Cutting the accessory (check) ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) is a treatment commonly used for horses with stage 1 club feet (contracture of the distal interphalangeal joint) that do not respond to conservative therapy and for stage 2 club feet in yearlings and older horses.

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Scientists Explore Support Limb Laminitis

By Albert Kane posted on March 3, 2021 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

A group of scientists from Australia and the United States investigated the perfusion of the laminae when a horse stands with increased loading of one front limb such as occurs following a fracture repair that can lead to supporting limb laminitis in the opposite limb.

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Study Compares Hoof Shape and Balance of Icelandic Horses and Warmbloods

By Albert Kane posted on July 21, 2020 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Swiss researchers conducted a study that compared hoof dimensions and balance between Icelandic and warmblood horses at varying stages of the shoeing cycle.

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Supplement Could Help Prevent Laminitis, Study Concludes

By Albert Kane posted on May 26, 2020 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Nutrition

Led by a scientist at Michigan State University, a team of researchers evaluated the effects of a dietary supplement containing resveratrol and the amino acid leucine on insulin dysregulation in horses with equine metabolic syndrome.

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Bandaging Bowed Tendons

By Albert Kane posted on April 21, 2020 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

A systematic review of literature was conducted to examine the evidence for bandaging horses with acute superficial digital flexor tendonitis compared to rest alone to promote healing.

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Researchers Study Fetlock Injuries and Solar Angle

By Albert Kane posted on April 6, 2020 | Posted in Lamenesses

Veterinarians in Melbourne, Australia, examined the relationship between fetlock injury identified by increased radiopharmaceutical uptake on nuclear scintigraphic (bone scan) images of the palmar/plantar regions of the distal condyles of the cannon bones and the solar angles of the hooves of Thoroughbred racehorses in training.

The Right Direction for Horse Transportation

What research studies say about best transportation practices for a horse’s well-being

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 14, 2020 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

Horses are transported on the road every day, yet there are no exact regulations to ensure the well-being of equines during transit.

New Research Study Aims to Better Understand the Causes of Laminitis in Horses

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 13, 2020 | Posted in Education, Diseases

Source: HorseTalk

Two PhD students in Scotland are seeking participants for a research project that aims to eliminate a common concern among horse owners.

Horses Could Reap Benefits from Polyurethane Covered Shoes

Study shows increased acceleration, expanded stride mobility and reduced forelimb overload

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on January 31, 2020 | Posted in Education

Source: HorseTalk

Polyurethane is used in our everyday lives, but studies show that it may offer another benefit for the overload of horses.

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Date: 10/18/25

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Articles Tagged with ''Research Journal''

Researchers Study the Influence of Toe-in Conformation on Hoof Biomechanics

How Do Sport Horses Perform After Check Ligament Surgery?

Scientists Explore Support Limb Laminitis

Study Compares Hoof Shape and Balance of Icelandic Horses and Warmbloods

Supplement Could Help Prevent Laminitis, Study Concludes

Bandaging Bowed Tendons

Researchers Study Fetlock Injuries and Solar Angle

The Right Direction for Horse Transportation

New Research Study Aims to Better Understand the Causes of Laminitis in Horses

Horses Could Reap Benefits from Polyurethane Covered Shoes

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American Farriers Journal

Shoeing Mismatched Horse Hooves

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Social Media a Mixed Bag for Hoof-Care Influencers

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