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Standing CT Leads to Previously Undetectable Findings in Horses

University of Madison scientists hope new technology can be used to reduce clinical problems in horses through early screening
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 27, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Education
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine

J. R. Lund, a resident and clinical instructor in diagnostic imaging at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, described how a new standing helical computed tomography (CT) scanner named Equina works when she spoke at the Midwest Equine Podiatry Conference in Arlington, Wis. 


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Progressive Options for the Treatment and Management of Hoof Capsule Distortions

November 15, 2019 | Posted in Education
Farriers are often challenged in managing the various hoof capsule distortions that horses present. Stuart Muir, a resident farrier at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., reviews some successful strategies he has employed in addressing distortions. His presentation focuses on modern and unique tools that farriers can consider for the horses they work with.
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Why is keratin so important to hoof health?

November 15, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition
With the knowledge of what keratin is and how it contributes to hoof function as a structural component of the hoof capsule in providing both strength and flexibility, it becomes quite evident as to why it is important for hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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