Laminitis can affect horses at any time, causing pain, loss of function, poor quality of life and economic losses due to treatment. Medical therapies can sometimes help; however, many horses are unresponsive to treatment.
Weighing The Difference Between Innovation And Fad
What’s the difference between a product that is innovative and one that’s merely a fad? It’s a question that farriers wrestle with regularly, says Steve Kraus, head farrier at Cornell University.
Researchers are examining the potential role of stem cells in treating equine lameness at the Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials at the University of California, Davis.
In recent years, veterinarians and equine scientists have tested the effectiveness of stem cells in the healing process for soft tissue injuries, and the podiatrists at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital have examined their usefulness in laminitis cases. The results of a 3-year survey of cases and results have been encouraging in some circumstances.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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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.
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