The intense selection for equine performance traits over many generations has resulted in horses with enhanced muscle mass and improved physical performance; however, reported muscle disorders have also become common.
This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is preparing a new rule that aims to amend the Horse Protection Act.
This week's facts and figures... What’s the Average Yearly Income for U.S. Farriers? and If You Worked with Fewer Clients in the Past Year, What Was the Reason?
This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
La Grange, Ky., farrier Sam Jorris Sr. passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Audubon Hospital after a month-long struggle with health issues. He was 76.
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.