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Have You Established a Business Entity for Your Hoof-Care Practice? | How Lameness Information is Shared by Veterinarians with Farriers
January 14, 2022
Have You Established a Business Entity for Your Hoof-Care Practice?
| Business Option | % of Farriers |
| Limited liability company (LLC) | 42% |
| Sole proprietorship | 24% |
| General partnership | 5% |
| Limited liability partnership | 5% |
| Don't have a business entity | 24% |
— 2021 American Farriers Journal reader poll
How Lameness Information Is Shared by Veterinarians with Farriers
| Options | % of Farriers |
| Provide only a diagnosis of pathology | 24% |
| Provide imagery, with or without notes | 24% |
| Provide diagnostic imagery, with or without notes, along with a shoeing prescription |
24% |
| Provide diagnostic imagery, with or without notes, and have a shoeing discussion |
28% |
— 2019 American Farriers Journal lameness survey