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Fill up your plate with information, tips and advice you can share with your footcare clients on how nutrition plays a critical role in the health of the equine foot.

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50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Virgil Gluth

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 8, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare

Virgil Gluth of Scottsbluff, Neb., shares his thoughts on the hoof-care industry’s milestones as part of AFJ’s 50th anniversary.

International Hoof-Care Summit

How to Use Nutrition to Build a Better Foot, Presented by Triple Crown

October 4, 2024 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare

Dr. Clair Thunes of Clarity Equine Nutrition explores how they contribute to building better feet, as well as questions you can ask your clients to determine if they need to make changes to their horse’s diets.

How to Meet a Horse’s Winter Dietary Needs

Equine nutritionists explain how farriers can help their clients prevent & identify problems

By Sarah Welk Baynum posted on September 5, 2024 | Posted in Nutrition

A horse’s nutrition needs can change significantly as the seasons come and go. This is due to higher temperatures, as well as the type of nutrition a horse is getting — and needs — during the summer vs. the winter months.

Research Journal: July/August 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.

By Albert Kane posted on June 11, 2024 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Insulin Risks in Australian Ponies
Return to Performance Following Suspensory Injury
Measuring the Hooves of Egyptian Arabs in Qatar
Salt Preferences of Mares Eating Grass Hay

Research Journal: May/June 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.

By Albert Kane posted on April 22, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Guarded Prognosis for Navicular Bursa Masses
Obesity in Irish Ponies
Chiropractic Treatment Improves the Ride
Senior Horses, Retirement and Muscle Mass

News Release

Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation Awards $2.4 million to Research Projects

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 1, 2024 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announces it is providing more than $2.4 million to 11 projects, 13 continuing studies and three career development awards.

The Danger of “Killing Frost” in Equine Pastures

By Alexis Marshall posted on October 24, 2023 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Nutrition

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

There are many things to consider before turning the horses back out into the pasture, as a killing frost is a frost that is severe enough to end the entire growing season.

Purina Animal Nutrition Launches Scholarship Program for Students Involved in Animal Agriculture

Applications open August 28 through October 12 2023

August 29, 2023 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Products

Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, is announcing its new scholarship program designed to assist students involved in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their passions and further their educations.

Hoof, Joint Supplements & Feed Product Roundup 2023

Check out the latest hoof, joint supplements and feed from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.

April 26, 2023 | Posted in Nutrition

Check out the latest hoof, joint supplements and feed from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.

Product Knowledge

How to Identify and Manage Insulin Resistance in Horses

Recognizing key indicators can decrease the risk of laminitis

By Jessica Lash posted on April 26, 2023 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Insulin resistance, insulin dysfunction and equine metabolic syndrome are among a collection of rapidly increasing endocrine conditions affecting the horse population in the United States today.

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2016 International Hoof-Care Summit

Take a sneak peek into a sampling of what 2016 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees experienced at our 13th annual event.

IHCS Educational Partner: Life Data Labs

IHCS Educational Partner: SmartPak

PRODUCTS

Nutrient Strategies For More Effective Footcare

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Healthy hooves are certainly an important part of having a healthy horse. And while many factors contribute to overall hoof health, a well-balanced diet and proper hoof care are among the most important. This insightful 16-page report explores the positive and negative effects nutrition has on hoof health. View

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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