Many new diagnostic techniques and imaging modalities have come into use and it can often be challenging to understand which ones might be best suited for a given lameness problem. It is also important to know when to use these tools.
Jim Keith answers the question: What kind of information should a client provide to a farrier when reporting a perceived lamnesss issue over the phone?
Harry Werner, an equine veterinarian from North Granby, Mass., and past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, believes that a thorough equine foot examination in lameness cases should begin long before you pick up the horse's foot.
The Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot held in West Palm Beach, Fla., in early November, included an interesting presentation on tenotomies of the deep digital flexor tendon.
Laminitis was the top vote getter in a recent survey regarding research needs among members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The goal of this study is to provide data that can assist the equine community in directing its financial support to a wide realm of equine research projects.
An ambitious experimental study was conducted to compare ground reaction forces and hoof accelerations among dirt, synthetic and turf racetracks. Force measuring horseshoes and accelerometers were attached to the front hoof of three Thoroughbred racehorses, and each horse was exercised at the trot and canter on each surface while an onboard computer recorded the data.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
The Western Canadian Farriers Association will hold its fall conference and competition Nov. 1-3, 2024, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The keynote speakers are David Varini, AWCF, and Randy Luikart, CJF.
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