Dr. Harry Werner, who was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame in 2013, is recognized for his work to advance the welfare of animals.
Canada Recalls Anti-Fungal Products
A popular antiseptic dye that’s used in the treatment of equine fungal infections was pulled from the Canadian marketplace over fears of increased cancer risk.
Health Canada has recalled all products — including equine thrush treatments — that contain gentian violet from the Canadian marketplace.
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Follow-Up On Walking Horse Study Publication of a study reviewed in the March 2018 “Research Journal” sparked a letter to the American Journal of Veterinary Research, as well as a response from the authors.
The AVMA Should Reconsider Farrier Exemption Exclusion
It is my belief that horsemanship is an art, not a science.
This point of view shapes my concern about the proposed modifications to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA), especially regarding the farrier exemption elimination.
“All In The Day Of A Farrier”
The horses move to and fro
Taking their legs away,
The farrier gets frustrated
And wants to go,
Nary coming back another day …
As the deadline looms to submit comments on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s proposal to remove the farriery exemption from the Model Veterinary Practice Act, two of the largest farrier associations issued statements on the issue Monday.
In this issue, there are a few references to mutually respectful relationships between farriers and veterinarians. In the "Lessons From The Track" article, Kentucky farrier Joey Carroll says it is OK to “disagree, but don’t be disagreeable,” when working with a vet counterpart.
In recent weeks, we’ve received a number of e-mail messages concerning the Model Veterinary Practices Act draft proposal that is currently being updated by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in Schaumburg, Ill. Public comments on the proposal were being accepted through March 15.
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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