The “horse capital of the world” is becoming more horse-friendly on Sept. 4 with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine opening a new acupuncture center for horses in the Ocala/Marion County area, according to a press release from the school.
When we are trimming, we can have dramatic effects on the horse that perhaps we don’t realize. Uneven foot dressing can cause horses to adopt a stance that might be mistaken for poor conformation. One of the first things that I ask is whether a horse has poor conformation or adopted a compensatory stance? One is easy to fix, while the other is not.
A Queensland, Australia, research team has found that the herb gymnema sylvestre could be useful in reducing laminitis risk in ponies with hyperinsulinemia.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Massey University in New Zealand have found that metabolomics may help detect equine metabolic syndrome in at-risk horses.
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Genetics Of Osteochondrosis It is widely agreed that osteochondrosis (OC) is a multifactorial problem with nutrition, environment and genetics all playing a role in its development. This retrospective cross-sectional survey was conducted to evaluate the genetic component of OC and estimate its heritability in a population of Australian Thoroughbreds.
As farriers, we can use farriery and different farriery techniques to aid biomechanical function. But first, we must study the foot and understand form and function.
Every farrier’s dream client is likely a lot like eventing competitor Savannah “Woodge” Fulton. As the daughter of farrier Steven Fulton, the 23-year-old rider experienced firsthand the relationship between farriers and clients when she was growing up.
Dr. Debra Taylor, an associate professor at Auburn University and equine podiatry veterinarian, is working to educate horse owners on early signs of laminitis in order to prevent this painful disease.
One of the things I’ve always feared is dealing with hoof cracks, specifically toe cracks. Conventional crack treatment usually requires frequent monitoring and additional follow-up repairs.
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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