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Texas Farrier Heads Cowboy Arts Program at Mesalands Community College

January 28, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices
Source: Albuquerque Journal
What began as a spur-making class has now become a full-fledged associate of applied science degree at Tucumcari College in Arizona, according to the Albuquerque Journal. Farrier Eddy Mardis began teaching the farrier science program 13 years ago at Mesalands Community College, founded as Tucumcari Area Vocational School, and his hobby of engraving has become a way of life for some students.
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Two Horse Professional Students Can Win $1,000 Scholarship from NYSHC

January 25, 2019 | Posted in Equipment
Source: The New York State Horse Council
The New York State Horse Council (NYSHC) will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to two of its members, aged 16 or older, seeking education within the equine professional world. Members attending collegiate horse-related programs or professional certification programs such as farrier school will be considered for these scholarships.
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Treating a Sore Barefoot Horse After Trimming

By Tab Pigg posted on January 22, 2019 | Posted in Education, Trimming
Horse hooves, similar to human fingernails, need to be trimmed regularly as excessive growth weakens durability and causes them to split, crack, chip or break off. Plus, excessive trimming can be painful and lead to significant complications in everyday activities. To maintain optimal hoof health for barefoot horses, it is important for horse owners to continue regular trimming cycles and to provide proper care for hooves when they’re sore.
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BANIXX Presents New Anti-Bacterial/Anti-Fungal Cream

January 22, 2019 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Source: BANIXX
The first-aid company Banixx has come out with a new anti-bacterial/anti-fungal cream with marine collagen to aid in the recovery of numerous skin conditions, including wounds, cuts, scrapes, rashes, ringworm, hot spots, rain rot, horse scratches and dermatitis. The formula is effective not just for horses, but dogs, cats, birds and more.
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Laminitis Shares Human Cell Dysfunction, Research Shows

January 21, 2019 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses, Nutrition
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
In a recent study, researchers Lynn Cassimeris, Julie Engiles and Hannah Galantino-Homer found a similar reaction on the cellular level between humans and horses with endocrinopathies, as published in the journal BMC Veterinary Research. While humans don’t have lamellar cells as horses do, both have animal cells containing endoplasmic reticulum (ER). Metabolic issues arise when the ER is stressed in both humans and horses.
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