American Farriers Journal

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January/February 2024

Volume: 50
Edition: 1

American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.

  • Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents

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    Therapeutic Shoeing

    Teamwork is Critical in Equine Ringbone Cases

    Veterinarian and farrier can slow degeneration and minimize pain
    If you’ve suffered from a bone spur, you can imagine how ringbone feels to a horse. Some level of discomfort accompanies each step. Swelling might or might not be present, but one thing is for sure, the bony growth interferes with mobility. The same is true for horses.
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    Anatomy

    How Straightness Affects the Equine Hoof

    Crooked horses can lead to a multitude of hoof, movement and lameness problems
    Articulation is one of those words that reverberates with multiple meanings. In this first installment of a series concerning straightness and its effects on the hoof, I intend to supply not only language by which you can articulate the relevant concepts but also to convey a multifaceted concept of all that “straightness” encompasses.
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    Disease

    Putting a Stop to Equine Thrush

    Winning the battle against this hoof ailment requires a multi-faceted approach
    Thrush is a common problem in equine hoof care. The result of less-than-ideal environmental conditions coupled with poor hoof hygiene, thrush can range in severity from causing mild discomfort during hoof picking to outright lameness.
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    American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2023

    It was a busy year at American Farriers Journal, as we highlighted industry updates, sound business advice, valuable hoof-care insights, as well as the global future of the equine industry. As we enter the new year, we wanted to share the most popular content from 2023.
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    Research Journal: January/February 2024

    The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
    • Effects of Horseshoes on Dynamic Hoof Angles
    • Lameness Exams in Gaited Icelandic Horses
    • Effects of Shoeing on Hoof Landing
    • Limb Deformities in Foals

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  • Featured Articles

    Featured Articles

    X-Ray-Degeneration.jpg
    Therapeutic Shoeing

    Teamwork is Critical in Equine Ringbone Cases

    Veterinarian and farrier can slow degeneration and minimize pain
    If you’ve suffered from a bone spur, you can imagine how ringbone feels to a horse. Some level of discomfort accompanies each step. Swelling might or might not be present, but one thing is for sure, the bony growth interferes with mobility. The same is true for horses.
    Read More
    Anatomy

    How Straightness Affects the Equine Hoof

    Crooked horses can lead to a multitude of hoof, movement and lameness problems
    Articulation is one of those words that reverberates with multiple meanings. In this first installment of a series concerning straightness and its effects on the hoof, I intend to supply not only language by which you can articulate the relevant concepts but also to convey a multifaceted concept of all that “straightness” encompasses.
    Read More
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    Digital Edition

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    Online Extras

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