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What’s Causing Pastern Dermatitis in Horses?

August 30, 2018 | Posted in Diseases
Source: Kentucky Equine Research
No one likes red, itchy feet, especially your horse. A quick fix, one might think, is to slather some salve on your horse’s red or crusty skin, and it’ll just go away, but pastern dermatitis in horses can’t be fixed by store-bought lotions. In fact, covering up the lesions, scabs or crust can make the problem worse. If left untreated, the problem on your horse’s legs could lead to frustration, discomfort and soundness issues, according to Kentucky Equine Research.
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Farrier Research Program Off To Strong Start

August 20, 2018 | Posted in Education
In 2017, the Royal Veterinary College launched a Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research. After successfully launching this program for farriers in the United Kingdom, the program expanded a second course in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania.
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