Keratomas can appear cylindrical, looking like columns deep behind the hoof wall and oriented parallel to the horn tubules. These masses typically present as aberrant columnar-shaped proliferation and thickening of keratin within the horn that extends toward the inside of the hoof.
Equine keratoma is described as a benign epithelial tumor of the hoof capsule. It accounts for approximately 3% of the cases presented for treatment or necropsy at equine hospitals across Europe and veterinary schools in North America.
The 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit drew hundreds of farriers, veterinarians and other hoof-care professionals to Kansas City, Mo., for four days of intensive learning and networking opportunities.
We're in Kansas City this week hosting our 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit. This year's theme is Advancing Hoof Health Through Innovation & Expertise, and our distinguished roster of speakers fit the bill for fulfilling this theme’s promise.
Connor Sloman, APF-I, of Bragg Creek, Alberta, shares his thoughts on farriery over the past half-century as American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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.
While the horse is guided in a straight line on level, firm ground, the motion of the limb during the swing and stance phase is observed, along with the sideway motion and flight arc of the limb during the swing phase.
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 Stockhoff's.
The motion of a horse is a complex process, with lots of structures involved to propel the horse forward. Horses are built for speed and their bodies reflect that design.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.
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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.