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Why Farriers Want Different Radiograph Views

Typical radiograph views often lead to inaccurate footcare information
By Scott Lampert posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy, Equipment
The "Information is power and the key to the success" quotation is certainly true when it comes to providing essential hoof-care radiograph information. That's because there's a real need among farriers for very specific and accurate information when working with different foot concerns.
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Nebraska Farrier Knows Hooves Inside And Out

April 10, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
Source: Omaha World-Herald
Easy can be difficult. That's one thing on Shane Walde's mind as he drives southwest out of Omaha toward Hickman, Neb., on an April morning still clinging to winter. Outside his truck, the air is lifeless and frigid. Inside, it smells like a barn and blasts heat as Walde shares what he knows about the morning ahead.
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Managing Racehorses' Feet Can Lead To Optimum Performance

April 7, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
Source: Daily Racing Form
The ideal racehorse foot, as presented in textbook illustrations, rarely occurs in nature. Each foot, even on the same horse, is influenced by a number of variables, including the horse's conformation, the structure of the individual leg, moisture content of the hoof components, and athletic demands.
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Farriers' Roundtable

March 1, 2014 | Posted in Anatomy
Q: How serious is sole bruising? How can I best determine its cause and if there might be an underlying condition that might require a veterinarian's assistance?
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