It’s always best to prevent an infection rather than fight one. Simply put, the alternative often results in a fight that’s difficult to contain. While hoof-care clients can spearhead prevention by providing a clean and dry living environment for their horses, farriers are likely the first line of defense.
Dr. Julie Davis discusses nutritional impact on the hoof and the potential of developing fever rings. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit.
Dr. Joe Pagan provides his insight into how hoof horn can (and can't) be affected with the use of biotin in a horse's diet. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
This week's facts and figures... How Many Trims Vs. Shoeings Do Part-Time Farriers Handle in a Year’s Time? and How Many Horses are Kept by Owners? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
If a hoof problem shows up, more likely something else is going on. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit.
When friction occurs in the veterinarian-farrier relationship the likely culprit is failed communication. That’s a large umbrella. Poor communication in this dynamic could be failing to return a phone call.
This week's facts and figures... Horse Owners Changing Farriers and How Owners are Involved in the Horse Industry. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
This week's facts and figures... Best Ideas for Managing Clients with 1-2 Backyard Horses and Use of Alternative or Complementary Therapies. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
The guaranteed analysis is an excellent place to start when reading the feed tag because this list is all about what a feed company can guarantee is in their horse feed. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.