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Is copper sulfate a good treatment for thrush?

January 15, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

While the success rates are remarkable, equine nutritionists are still looking for answers on those few horses when biotin doesn’t seem to do the job every time. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.

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Copper Sulfate Use | Farrier Business Challenges

November 28, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Equipment, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

This week's facts and figures ... Do You Use Copper Sulfate in Your Hoof-Care Practice? and Dealing with Biggest Farrier Business Challenges. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

Farrier Tips

Try Beeswax to Combat Fungi and Bacteria

By Jeff Cota posted on November 9, 2018 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

Many farriers across North America have told American Farriers Journal that this has been one of the worst years for fungal- and bacterial-related problems in the hoof wall. To help keep the invading microbes at bay, one farrier uses an all-natural solution — beeswax.

Understand When to Use Direct and Indirect Glue-On Shoes

Horses with compromised hoof wall and sole benefit the most from the applications

By Jeff Cota posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

Farriers have a lot of tools in their proverbial toolboxes that help them be as versatile as possible in their hoof-care work. Yet, there’s one tool that’s available to every farrier that’s under-utilized — glue-on shoes.

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Don’t Go Overboard on the Copper Sulfate

By Katie Navarra posted on May 3, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

It's a good bet that a wet spring will follow a long winter. It's an equally good bet that bacteria and fungi are trying to invade the hoof. Before you reach for the copper sulfate, it's best to use caution.

Opinions on Preventing and Treating White Line Disease

Hoof wall separation opens the door to the dreaded bacterial and fungus infection

By Katie Navarra posted on April 7, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Trimming

Theoretically, treatment for white line disease should be simple — kill infection-causing bacteria and fungi. In reality, treating white line disease can be far more complicated. Bacteria and fungi naturally exist inside the hoof wall in a mutually beneficial relationship.

Shoeing for a Living

Freedom is the Nature of His Business

Oregon farrier molds his practice to provide quality hoof-care, while enjoying the High Desert of the Pacific Northwest

By Jeff Cota posted on January 6, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

An Oregon farrier molds his practice to provide quality hoof-care, while enjoying the High Desert of the Pacific Northwest.

Using Copper Sulfate Spray to Address Hoof Issues

October 3, 2017 | Posted in Diseases

New Jersey farrier Bob Pethick and his team show how they use copper sulfate to help manage feet damaged by wetness and environment.

Migrating Clients Require Farrier Communication And Collaboration

As seasons change and horses move between locations, farriers in different states must work together to keep horse hooves healthy

By Sarah Evers Conrad posted on September 11, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Farriers spend a lot of energy, effort and expertise to keep their charges’ feet in tip-top shape so that their clients can continue year-round. Some farriers have clients who opt to migrate their horses to other locations beyond their “home base” for part of the year, such as those whose clients show during the winter in Florida.

Get A Leg Up On Common Foot Woes

Hoof-care professionals share strategies to prevent and stop thrush and white line disease

By Audrey Pavia posted on March 6, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases

One of the consequences of domestic life for horses is hoof disease. Diet and heredity, along with confinement, contribute to certain serious conditions of the hoof.

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Items Tagged with 'Copper Sulfate'

ARTICLES

Is copper sulfate a good treatment for thrush?

Copper Sulfate Use | Farrier Business Challenges

Try Beeswax to Combat Fungi and Bacteria

Understand When to Use Direct and Indirect Glue-On Shoes

Don’t Go Overboard on the Copper Sulfate

Opinions on Preventing and Treating White Line Disease

Freedom is the Nature of His Business

Using Copper Sulfate Spray to Address Hoof Issues

Migrating Clients Require Farrier Communication And Collaboration

Get A Leg Up On Common Foot Woes

Top Articles

Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Life Data Labs Inc

Kawell USA

SmartPak