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Research Journal: April 2020

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
By Albert Kane posted on April 10, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare, Products
Researchers in Great Britain used a web-based questionnaire in a prospective study designed to investigate factors associated with the occurrence of laminitis. Over a 2-year period, almost 7,000 questionnaires were obtained from owners reporting on 123 episodes of laminitis in about 1,100 horses and ponies. Most (93) of the animals only had one incident of laminitis while 19 animals has multiple episodes.
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Farriers Report on COVID-19 Businesses Practices

Many United States farriers feel early impact from clients affected by the virus, but horses still require footcare
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 7, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare
Farriery is part of the overall equine industry. Although the horse world’s confederations of occupations, breeds and disciplines each have their uniqueness, no part of the equine industry operates in a vacuum. Outside influences will always impact the horse world.
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Sensible Approach Ensures Availability of FPD Products During Pandemic

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on April 2, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Safety & Healthcare
Source: Farrier Product Distribution
Farrier Product Distribution, Inc. has had inquiries in recent weeks about how we will handle the challenges of servicing our customers and the farrier industry with the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, we start by asking that everyone, everywhere do everything possible to stay healthy and safe, and help keep your families, customers and others the same.
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Are Farriers Essential in a Time of Pandemic Crisis?

By Mary Bramley posted on March 28, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare
The current impact of the COVID-19 virus on your farrier practice should have you asking whether you are prepared for this pandemic and how you are going to prepare yourself going forward with the ever-increasing measures being taken to curb the spread of the virus. What countermeasures, if any, should we take as farriers? How will this pandemic affect our daily business?
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