One-third of New Zealand sport horse owners had a farrier perform therapeutic work during the previous year, according to a study published in the November 2016 issue of the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.
Accidents can happen to even the most protected horses, and at times when you least expect it. When injuries occur, make sure your horse has the protection of Farnam’s new PuriShield wound care products.
New research suggests that horses at greater risk of developing pasture-associated laminitis might be better identified not only through breed, body condition score and higher risk environments, but also by checking hormone and insulin levels.
The Morris Animal Foundation’s research into equine stem cell research recently received a boost in the form of a $10,000 grant from the American Farrier’s Association.
The American and International Associations of Professional Farriers and the American Horse Council publicly announced their stances on the proposed amendments to the Horse Protection Act by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Suddenly your horse is lame. You wrack your brain trying to determine why; perhaps it’s a stone bruise, maybe the farrier has some insight, or maybe your horse needs chiropractic care. Once you’ve found no solution in those areas, you decide to call in the veterinarian. A simple lameness exam and flexion test can give you some insight into why your horse is lame. Finally, radiographs confirm what your vet suspects as the issue: navicular disease.
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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