Recent News for Hoof Care
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Veterinarian Reviews the Barefoot Concept
May 20, 2013
One veterinarian outlines several common questions about the barefoot concept and shares her thoughts on each.... Read More
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Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
April 22, 2013
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.... Read More
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Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet’s Farrier Museum
April 21, 2013
The presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.... Read More
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Laminitis Rehab: 'If the Corium is Happy, There's Hope'
April 19, 2013
One veterinarian describes what the corium can tell us about a laminitic horse's chances of recovery.... Read More
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Biomechanics and Hoof Problems, Treatment (AAEP 2012)
April 02, 2013
One vet encouraged practitioners and farriers to take a biomechanical approach to treating some foot problems.... Read More
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Laminitis Risk Factors
March 26, 2013
What is the most important risk factor that make some horses more prone to laminitis than others?... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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Building a Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship (AAEP 2012)
March 10, 2013
Veterinarians and farriers must work as a team to manage a horse's athletic soundness and performance.... Read More
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Podiatry Table Topic: A Focus on Laminitis (AAEP 2012)
March 08, 2013
Laminitis is a devastating disease that does not discriminate based on a horse's age, breed, or discipline.... Read More
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Hoof Angles' Impact on Lameness Examined
March 06, 2013
Research shows that various angles of the outer and inner hoof are linked to different kinds of lameness.... Read More
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Navicular Bone Fragments' Effect on Lameness (AAEP 2012)
February 24, 2013
A team evaluated a possible association between distal border fragments of the navicular bone and lameness.... Read More
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Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 17, 2013
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.... Read More
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Progenitor Cells in Healthy and Laminitic Hooves (AAEP 2012)
February 16, 2013
Researchers recently evaluated adult progenitor cell characteristics from healthy and laminitic horse hooves.... Read More
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Handling Non-Weight Bearing Lameness in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 08, 2013
Non-weight-bearing lameness is one of the most common emergencies practitioners manage in the field. ... Read More
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Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
February 05, 2013
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.... Read More
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Recognizing a Club Foot: Foals to Adults (AAEP 2012)
January 21, 2013
Horse owners and veterinarians can identify a club foot based on classic signs and grades of severity.... Read More
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Hoof Radiographs' Role In Practical Farriery (AAEP 2012)
January 15, 2013
One vet says radiographs can help in assessing a horse's feet and developing a plan to maximize soundness.... Read More
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Laminitis Research Group Still Recruiting Cases (AAEP 2012)
January 12, 2013
Owners of laminitic horses can speak with their veterinarian about registering to be included in the study.... Read More
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Kentucky Round-Up Announces Educational Speaker Series
January 10, 2013
The event will feature an educational speaker series for parents, novice horse owners, and advanced horsemen. ... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Host Healthy, Happy Horse Workshop
January 10, 2013
The workshop will feature hands-on sessions on topics relating to horse management and health care.... Read More
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Hindgut Microflora of Laminitic, Nonlaminitic Horses Compared
January 05, 2013
Researchers found surprising differences between fecal microflora DNA of laminitic and nonlaminitic horses.... Read More
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Study: Barefoot Trimming Can Impact Hoof Conformation
January 03, 2013
A specific trimming technique increased the hoof's weight-bearing area and increased the heel angle.... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Videos of 2012
January 02, 2013
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular videos of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
January 01, 2013
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
