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Researchers Examine Causes Of Obesity, Laminitis

July 30, 2014 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition

Source: University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

University of Florida researchers are examining ways to combat obesity and laminitis in horses.

Lessiter Publications Expands Editorial Team

July 29, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Lessiter Publications is pleased to announce it has added Jaime Elftman to its team as an assistant editor.

Mapping It All Out

By Drew Morales posted on July 29, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

How mapping your service area can improve your shoeing career

Farrier Input Needed For The Ohio State University Survey

By Stephen O’Grady posted on July 28, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Virginia Therapeutic Farriery

We all know the importance of a good vet-farrier relationship...we also know that this relationship between the two professions is often quite strained.

PAST Bill Sponsor Considers Petition For House Vote

July 24, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: The Tennesean and Shelbyville Times-Gazette

The lead sponsor of legislation to bolster protections for Tennessee Walking Horses against soring will consider a discharge petition to get it out of committee and onto the House floor for a vote, his office said.

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Don't Have A Boot To Ice A Hoof? Don't Throw In The Towel

By Jeff Cota posted on July 24, 2014 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Although it's ideal to use boots when icing a horse's hooves, many other items around your home can be used such as jeans, plastic grocery bags and inner tubes from large truck tires.

Terminally-Ill Farrier Rides Out His Days With Team, Wagon

July 21, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Ocala Star-Banner

After Rodger Howell was told he had five weeks to live, he gave away everything he had and set off in a horse and wagon to visit his children and grandchildren one last time.

Researchers Urge Awareness Of Bog Spavin In Clydesdales

July 18, 2014 | Posted in Diseases

Source: Equine Science Update

Clydesdale horses would benefit from owners knowing more about the likely causes of bog spavin, according to a report published in Veterinary Record.

Must-Haves For Summer Hoof Health

July 18, 2014 | Posted in Nutrition

Source: Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Uckele Health & Nutrition

It's the height of summer. Temperatures are soaring, the ground is scorched. This explains why your client's horse's feet are dry, chipped, cracking, even abscessing - right?

AFJ Top Search Topic: Bruce Matthews

July 18, 2014 | Posted in Education

During the previous week, "Bruce Matthews" was a top 10 searched term on the AFJ website. Matthews resides in East Texas, but was a resident of Vermont for a long time. He is a well-known farrier for draft horses. Because he is a popular search subject recently, we've shared a Farrier Tip below featuring some of his work.

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Researchers Examine Causes Of Obesity, Laminitis

Lessiter Publications Expands Editorial Team

Mapping It All Out

Farrier Input Needed For The Ohio State University Survey

PAST Bill Sponsor Considers Petition For House Vote

Don't Have A Boot To Ice A Hoof? Don't Throw In The Towel

Terminally-Ill Farrier Rides Out His Days With Team, Wagon

Researchers Urge Awareness Of Bog Spavin In Clydesdales

Must-Haves For Summer Hoof Health

AFJ Top Search Topic: Bruce Matthews

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