The Military Veterinary Institute in Potchefstroom, South Africa, is dedicated to providing medical care for the animals who serve in the South African military. Yet this objective has become harder to fulfill in recent years due to a shortage of staff members.
The Ambidextrous Hammer features an ergonomic grip for righties, lefties and two-handers, a 2 lb. head with a trademark Dual-Directional face and an artisan, old-growth hickory handle.
Although many might think turning a shoe is a simple task, actually watching a farrier make a horseshoe reveals that it is quite a feat. It is a process that combines technical skill and artistic ability.
This week's facts and figures... Most Full-Time Farriers Attended Horseshoeing School. How Farriers Handle Emails. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
The Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners announced Tuesday that Remco van der Linden of Mustad Hoofcare S.A. has joined its board of directors as its farrier industry representative.
Just 10 days after the federal government granted livestock haulers a 90-day exemption from the electronic logging device mandate, the new spending bill provides even more time.
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s draft of its Model Veterinary Practice Act is intended to be a model of guiding principles to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and animals. Yet, even the best of intentions can result in unforeseen consequences.
This week's facts and figures... How Involved Are Farriers In Footcare Groups? Among Farriers That Sell Various Products To Clients, What’s The Yearly Value? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
American Horse Publications (AHP) is asking for members of the equine industry to take part in its online survey. The AHP reports it is 2,000 responses away from reaching its goal of 10,000 responses total.
This week's facts and figures... How Well Do Farriers Work With Equine Veterinarians? How Improper Saddle Position Can Impact Rider’s Weight Distribution. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.