Lameness has become somewhat of a catch-all term for a broad spectrum of abnormalities in a horse’s movement caused by pain or reduced motion. Though often thought of as a problem of the feet or legs, the roots of many lamenesses are now being discovered to originate elsewhere.
A noninvasive sensor contained within a horseshoe that is designed to detect equine joint problems and lameness is a finalist for the Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) & Sensors Technology Showcase at next month’s MEMS Executive Congress.
University of Delaware researchers have established a crowdfunding website in hopes financing a study of the role that bacteria play in equine digestion as it pertains to health and disease, including laminitis.
The “omega movement” has been gaining momentum for over a decade and knowledge regarding health benefits of omega fatty acids for horses has grown in leaps and bounds. Omega-3 fatty acids are now included in a vast array of equine nutritional supplements, including those designed for hoof health.
Jaguar Animal Health intends to begin clinical studies in 2016 of a North American plant derivative that’s used in traditional human medication in hopes of treating and managing equine insulin-resistance, which can lead to laminitis.
As temperatures begin to dip, equine nutrition specialist Dr. Juliet Getty wants your clients' horses to make the transition to winter feeding in good shape, and that means understanding about the sugar and starch that lurk in fall pasture growth.
Nearly 100 years ago, Auburn, Maine, laid claim to having the world’s champion blacksmith. That man was Steven Lovejoy, who was also noted for his skill at shoeing fine race horses with the best hardware to be found.
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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