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Farrier Wes Champagne Shares Hoof-Care Contributions

February 26, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Equipment, Shoeing, Trimming
Source: Thoroughbred Daily News
Wes Champagne has shod racetrack legends, including American Pharoah, Justify and more recently, Accelerate. He’s offering up some trade knowledge about his contributions, innovations and techniques that have led horses with a stone bruise to later win the Triple Crown, as reported by the Thoroughbred Daily News.
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Study Reveals Laminitis Occurs as Frequently as Colic

February 12, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
Source: Phys.org
New research conducted by the Animal Health Trust in collaboration with Rossdales Equine Hospital reveals that 1 in 10 horses or ponies might develop at least one laminitic episode each year. This occurrence makes laminitis just as common as colic. And just as colic can happen during any season, the study has identified that there is no “safe” period from laminitis, as reported by Phys.org.
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How to Address a Fractured Coffin Bone

By Tab Pigg posted on January 29, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing
The coffin bone, also known as the pedal bone or the distal phalanx, is the bottommost bone within a horse’s leg, similar to the tip of a human finger. Although uncommon, coffin bone injuries are both serious and dangerous as the hoof capsule is shaped around this particular bone. To maintain horse health, it is important to provide proper hoof care and to take action if a horse develops a coffin bone injury. 
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Research Journal: January/February 2019

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
By Albert Kane posted on December 26, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases, Safety & Healthcare
Retrospective case-control and cross-sectional studies were conducted in Italy to describe the clinical findings and outcomes of horses with interference injuries to the palmar aspect of the distal front limbs, and to identify factors associated with the injuries.
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Briefings: December 2018

November 26, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases

The relationship between veterinarians and farriers is a common topic of conversation in both camps. While efforts have been made to bridge gaps between the two, there’s one area that farriers have some room to improve upon, says a member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame.


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