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2011 International Lameness Prevention Conference

[Video] The Super-Sound Horse

In this interview filmed at the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, Dr. Lisa Lancaster of Denver, Colo., shares her views regarding directing further research into the super-sound horse and varying degrees of soundness.
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Straight From The Horse Owner’s Mouse

Clients share their opinions on farriers in an AFJ electronic survey
Way back in the paper era (2000) American Farriers Journal conducted its first ever survey on how horse owners viewed their farriers. Back then, we mailed a paper survey to horse owners that we asked them to fill out and return in an envelope.
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Spanish 101

Being able to communicate in Spanish with many of the workers in the barns you serve will allow you to more effectively provide precise instructions to grooms
Immigration continues to be a hot- button topic for American political debate. Core to this issue has been the influx of workers from Latin America. Every industry with a physical labor element has been impacted by Spanish-speaking laborers joining the workforce.
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Your Best Business Tool?

With increased functionality, efficiency capabilities and widespread usage, adding a smartphone in your farrier practice may no longer be a choice
The days of being inaccessible while on the road are behind us, as is the era of mobile phone contraptions as large and heavy as brick-filled suitcases.
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

10 Ways to Advance Your Business

Investing in business education will help you run your farrier business more efficiently, more effectively and more economically
Many small business owners don't succeed due to a lack of understanding on how to effectively run their operations.
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Remembering George Platt

Colleagues celebrate the Hall Of Fame veterinarian as a compassionate visionary, giving educator and all-around horseman
We started out around the same time together. He was a good friend and a good veterinarian. He was a pioneer in the field, too.
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