Jessica Williams of Vettec talks about the educational video series, Two Minutes with Tab, and how it helps to illustrate a variety of hoof-care issues as well as product demonstrations. She also details a few packaging updates that Vettec has recently made, and touches on the continued popularity of their IHCS hands-on clinics and year round hands-on workshops.
American Farriers Journal editors were live Tweeting and Facebooking throughout the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit. We've compiled a daily breakdown of Facebook posts below, and on the last page included the #IHCS Twitter Feed from our 14th annual event.
Is the practice of grooving beneficial when managing a quarter crack?
Conventional wisdom seems to indicate that it does. However, Bedminster, N.J., farrier Bob Pethick had doubts. So when a client, who happened to be a veterinarian, bought a Quarter Horse with a bleeding quarter crack and a displaced heel quarter on the front foot, the Hall Of Fame farrier was presented with an opportunity to experiment.
New York farrier Esco Buff talks about the advantages presented by Kawell Copper Alloy Horseshoes and ways to incorporate them into your farrier practice.
New York farrier Esco Buff discusses the properties of copper and the benefits it presents in Kawell brand horseshoes. He also answers common questions farriers have regarding the use and function of copper alloy horseshoes.
Kenton Morgan, DVM, discusses how horse owners can effectively manage their deworming treatment. He also highlights a recent AVMA study that compared Quest Gel to Panacur Powerpac, the result of which showed that Quest Gel was 99.99% effective for reducing small strongyles compared to the 41.9% effectiveness of Panacur Powerpac.
Kenton Morgan, DVM, discusses the importance of horse owners talking with their veterinarian about worming practices. He also delves into fecal egg counts and explains what a fecal egg count reduction test accomplishes.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.