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Research Journal: December 2018

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 1, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
A landmark national study organized by the American Association of Equine Practitioners was conducted to identify factors associated with the development of pasture- and endocrine- (hormone) associated laminitis in North America.
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Halting Laminitis

Prevention And Management Strategies For Acute And Chronic Laminitis
By Katie Navarra posted on November 28, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Laminitis likely can’t be cured by the time the intricate structures of the hoof degrade, it’s impossible to reverse the damage. That means that prevention, early detection and stopping progression of the disease are critical.


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Teamwork is Crucial at the World Equestrian Games

There are no short cuts when providing elite hoof care
By Jeff Cota posted on November 27, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing
Working the World Equestrian Games is often considered the crown jewel for many farriers’ careers. While shoeing the best equine athletes in the world certainly looks good on a résumé, make no mistake, this is not an individual event — it’s all about the team helping the horse.
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Farrier School Sees First All-Women Class In Its 30-Year History

By Chelsea Moskow posted on October 20, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Education, Lamenesses, Shoeing
Farriers aren’t seen as the horse wranglers that they once were in the Wild West — gruff men who tackled horses, five o’clock shadows and calloused hands. There’s a changing trend of horseshoeing being seen as a “caregiving role,” says Bob Smith, founder of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School (PCHS) in Plymouth, Calif. More women are gravitating to this trade due to the appeal of helping horses and the freedom that comes with it.
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Horsepower Technologies Celebrates Grand Opening

October 16, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Source: Horsepower Technologies Inc
The Lowell, Mass., healthcare and data company Horsepower Technologies Inc. (HTI) is hosting a grand opening of its new and renovated office space, as well as featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mouli Ramani, HTI’s president and chief executive officer (CEO), accompanied by Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash and Rep. Thomas A. Golden Jr.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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