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Building a Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship (AAEP 2012)
Veterinarians and farriers must work as a team to manage a horse's athletic soundness and performance.
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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Q. My horse, who is kept in a barn at night but out in a pasture during the day, had very dry, cracked, and brittle hooves this spring--it's hard to keep shoes on him. This never happened when he was kept in a barn at all times. Why the change?
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Determining Space Requirements for Manure Storage
Building your horse property or relocating your manure storage? Here are some factors to consider when figuring out how much space you'll need for your manure or compost pile.
