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There’s No Easy Way to Treat Cushing’s Disease

Farriers, vets and clients must band together to face treatment challenges
By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Diseases
Senior horses may have multiple issues that affect trimming and shoeing strategies, from old injuries to arthritis that limit range of movement or the ability to hold up a hind leg. But the one condition that can most frustrate the owner-vet-farrier team is Cushing’s disease.
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Modifying Clogs for Laminitis Relief

This Texas equine veterinarian has used these modifications on over 100 chronic and acute cases
By Steve Hicks posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Therapeutic Shoeing
The modified clog shown here differs from any other hoof device used on horses today. This modified clog (hereafter referred to in this article as a clog) features a 7/8-inch thick plywood top.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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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