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Study Links Bone Loss to Proximal Sesamoid Bone Fractures in California Racehorses

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 28, 2020 | Posted in Anatomy, Disciplines & Breeds, Safety & Healthcare
Source: Press Release
A recent study by Sarah Shaffer, International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Dr. Susan Stover and colleagues at the J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine sought to characterize bone abnormalities that precede proximal sesamoid bone fractures and determine if pre-existing abnormalities are associated with these fractures.
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Merck Animal Health Introduces Armatrex

Product is a spray-on antimicrobial biosecurity solution for animal health operations
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on May 4, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Safety & Healthcare
Source: Merck Animal Health
Merck Animal Health announces the launch of Armatrex — an EPA registered bacteriostatic spray-on antimicrobial solution for use on structures and physical components in a variety of livestock production, equine and companion animal biosecurity situations.
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Farriers Encouraged to Implement Safety Practices During COVID-19

Recommendations aim to minimize risk to horseshoers and clients
By Shane Westman and Patrick Reilly posted on April 30, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare
During the current outbreak of COVID-19, farriers have almost universally been recognized as essential services – still allowed to travel and continue to provide their services – but this does not mean it is business as usual.  
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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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