Photosensitization and photodermatitis are not uncommon in the horse and are often confused with scratches when they affect white areas around the pastern. The underlying causes can be difficult to identify, but weeds including the wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) have been implicated.
In response to demand from farriers seeking a better understanding of best practices, Lessiter Media and American Farriers Journal have just announced the first-ever Farrier Business Success Academy.
This week's facts and figures ... How Often Do Clients Ask for Nutritional Advice? and Farrier, Vet Team Approach Becoming More Popular. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
The South African Veterinary Association has awarded equine veterinarian and farrier Stephen O’Grady with its 2019 Gold Medal for outstanding scientific achievement of veterinary science.
This week's facts and figures ... Typical Farrier Career Length and Addressing the Frog. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Canadian horse owners can take advantage of a program that offers free testing for Pituitary Pars Intermedia Disfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s Disease.
As summer comes to a close, horse owners are still taking advantage of the weather with weekend trail rides. With horses getting many hours of physical activity on the weekends, the sudden stillness during the week can take a toll on their bodies and result in joint pain.
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.
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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.