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One Veterinarian's Viewpoint

Why Heart Bars Can Work Well With Laminitis

Forget the bute and other chemical pain relievers when it comes to treating laminitis cases, advises this equine veterinarian

By George Platt posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

After nearly 40 years of treating horses suffering from founder, laminitis, heel pain or navicular disease, I've made several critical observations in regard to the need for using anti-inflammatory drugs.

A New Concern

A New Concern: Black Hole-Seedy Toe

By Ron Perszewski posted on March 1, 2007 | Posted in Shoeing

A newly identified hoof disorder might be on the rise. Cases of seedy toe that also involve an abnormal growth resembling a keratoma are becoming common, warns longtime farrier KC La Pierre.

Hall Of Fame Vet Says Hold The Bute

By Pat Tearney posted on September 1, 2006 | Posted in Lamenesses

If George Platt had his way, no foundered horse would ever be given bute.

What a Farrier Should Know About Blood Flow to the Hoof

Good trimming and shoeing can help maintain proper circulation, while a bad job can hamper blood flow and create serious foot problems

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2005 | Posted in Anatomy, Nutrition, Shoeing

Blood flows through the equine hoof, reaching almost to the surface as it delivers oxygen and other nutrients needed to keep the foot healthy.

How To

Hoof Growth And Stimulation

Proper balance plays a key role in developing strong, healthy hooves

By Gordon C. Haight posted on April 1, 2004 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

HOOF GROWTH IS directly related to stimulation of the blood supply through concussion and movement.

Understanding Balance In Relationship To Movement

Horseshoe developer says the interplay of these concepts is key to a horse being shod correctly

By Gordon C. Haight posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Anatomy, Therapeutic Shoeing

Horseshoeing is often practiced without regard for the individual horse’s conformation and without examination of his manner of movement.

Vet Won't Phone In A Heart Bar

But George Platt says that these shoes, properly applied, are a vital part of treating laminitis

By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2003 | Posted in Diseases

George Platt has a well-earned reputation for getting good results in treating laminitis with a regimen that includes using heart bar shoes. He also has at least one hard and fast rule about heart bar shoes.

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Why Heart Bars Can Work Well With Laminitis

A New Concern: Black Hole-Seedy Toe

Hall Of Fame Vet Says Hold The Bute

What a Farrier Should Know About Blood Flow to the Hoof

Hoof Growth And Stimulation

Understanding Balance In Relationship To Movement

Vet Won't Phone In A Heart Bar

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