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Hendra Presents A Health Risk For Humans And Horses

July 23, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare
Source: The Atlantic
Hendra is a virus that has affected the equine population in Australia since the early ’90s, although outbreaks of it have been sporadic. Flying foxes, a type of bat native to Australia, have been identified as the origin of the virus. Although it is rare, Hendra is a serious biosecurity threat that has wreaked havoc in the equine industry, affecting horses and humans alike.
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Equine Laminitis

By James K. Belknap and Raymond J. Goer
By Travis Burns posted on June 25, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing
Renowned researchers James K. Belknap and Raymond J. Goer are the editors for the book Equine Laminitis, released in January 2017 by Wiley Publishing. This 472-page book is necessary for all equine practitioners, specifically all farriers, as well as equine veterinarians.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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