Recent News for Hoof Care
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Nutrition and Hoof Growth
February 20, 2002
At the 15th annual Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium January 21-23, Edgar A. Ott, PhD, of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, presented a review of the literature and research conducted at the University of Florida with E... Read More
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CSU’s Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory Seeks More Horses with Navicular Disease
February 19, 2002
Researchers at Colorado State University's (CSU) Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory are once again seeking to recruit horses suffering with navicular disease to participate in the next phase of a new shoe study. The first study, which began... Read More
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Shoeing Prescription for Ringbone
February 01, 2002
My eventer was recently diagnosed with ringbone. I am led to believe that he should be shod so he can break over more easily, so I'm thinking of a rolled shoe. My question for the experts would be: How well can he jump with a rolled... Read More
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Front Foot Flick
February 01, 2002
My 12-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse often "flicks" his left front foot when putting it forward. His previous owners said it was only a cosmetic problem, but my friends say it hurts him when I ride. However, after our latest three-mile... Read More
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Can You Influence Hoof Growth?
February 01, 2002
We ask an awful lot of an animal who walks on his middle toenails. Humans have recognized for centuries that the foundation of a horse's soundness lies in his hooves--"No foot, no horse" is about as basic a principle as there is. It all comes... Read More
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High-Performance Hoof Care Meets Research at New Hampshire Farrier-Veterinarian Conference
February 01, 2002
The Rochester (NH) Equine Clinic cleverly wed research to practice in its 14th Annual Farrier-Veterinarian Conference, held Dec. 13-14, 2001 and sponsored by Hoofcare & Lameness Magazine. Washington veterinarian/researcher Olin... Read More
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Laminitis in Central Kentucky
February 01, 2002
These findings suggest that the causes of laminitis or conditions associated with laminitis still remains elusive in many of the cases, which prevents us from developing a preventive strategy for this disease.... Read More
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AAEP Convention 2001: General Medicine
February 01, 2002
Hormone Responses to Feeds Joe Pagan, PhD, owner of Kentucky Equine Research in Versailles, Ky., discussed glycemic response in growing horses as an indicator of developmental orthopedic disease. He said looking at diet and... Read More
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AAEP Convention 2001: Horseman's Day
February 01, 2002
More than 350 horse owners turned out to hear six speakers at the second annual Horseman's Day, held in conjunction with the annual AAEP convention. In almost every case, those in attendance were still raising their hands with questions when... Read More
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Foot/Lower Leg Wounds and Treatment
January 29, 2002
When you find your horse with a severe wound of the hoof or lower leg, you likely want to clean it up, remove any foreign matter such as fence wire, and apply antibiotics, right? However, this could make evaluation by your veterinarian more... Read More
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Navicular Syndrome Diagnosis
January 25, 2002
"Navicular disease is very difficult to study, because you can't reproduce it in a normal horse," said Earl Gaughan, DVM, of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. "You can't then work backward from the disease to find a cure.... Read More
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Value of Digital Venograms
January 24, 2002
A recent 10-horse study by Bruce Lyle, DVM, a primary care equine practitioner in Aubrey, Texas, looked at using digital venography (injecting radio-opaque dye into a blood vessel to measure blood flow in the foot) to enhance a practitioner's... Read More
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Septic Osteitis--One Laminitis Complication
January 23, 2002
Septic osteitis (SO, inflammation of bone beginning in the periosteum, or membrane surrounding bone) of the third phalanx or coffin bone can be a problematic complication of laminitis. SO has historically been regarded as a problem that called... Read More
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Radiographic and Venogram Technique
January 21, 2002
“Pulling a handful of films from the processor hoping a few of them are good enough and knowing full well that most will not be diagnostic is not only frustrating, but a tremendous financial black hole for all concerned,” said Ric Redden, DVM, i... Read More
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Winter Traction Devices: Get a Grip Before You Slip!
January 01, 2002
Snow and ice during winter can cause footing problems for horses, especially those which are called upon to do something other than loaf in the pasture or paddock. The problems include snow and ice, which translate into difficulty in maintaining... Read More
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Navicular Disease: Genetic or Acquired?
January 01, 2002
Navicular disease can derail a performance horse's career. Arthritis-like changes in the navicular bone, including cysts, channels, chip fragments, and bony spurs, become visible on radiographs, but there is controversy about the connection... Read More
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Cosequin Helps Navicular Horses, Study Shows
January 01, 2002
A recently published clinical study conducted at Auburn University Equine Hospital supports the use of the nutraceutical product Cosequin in navicular syndrome cases.... Read More
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International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame Inducts Three Farriers
December 27, 2001
Three men who have dedicated their lives to the industry of horseshoeing have been named to the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame. Members of the Class of 2002 include: Seamus Brady of Bridgewater, N.J., Henry Heymering of... Read More
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Which Foot to Pad?
December 01, 2001
Q. I just read your June “Ask the Vet” article about muscle toning and development (article #2775). It describes my horse exactly! Her left shoulder is more developed, and the right shoulder is farther forward and flat. Her... Read More
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White Line Disease in the Hoof
December 01, 2001
Look up “white line disease” in your equine veterinary book, and you might not find it. This name for the condition was first coined in 1990, and the disorder is also known as seedy toe, hoof or stall rot, hollow foot, yeast infection, Candida,... Read More
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Maintaining Health Records: Keep Notes on Everything!
December 01, 2001
"Today ate 15 pounds of hay and six pounds of grain (very good). Chewed fence three times (better). Refused only two jumps (wrong color for my attitude). Rolled in mud 10 minutes after bath (very bad according to my person, but felt very... Read More
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Nail-Free Footwear
December 01, 2001
Tough. Resilient. Protective. Whether on a human foot or a horse's hoof, a shoe supports weight and helps one overcome environmental hazards. With today’s technology, equine footwear can "stick" to a hoof without the traditional nails. Tough... Read More
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White Line Disease/Canker: AAEP Convention Table Topic
November 28, 2001
White line disease (hoof wall separation) and canker (chronic overgrowth of the horn-producing tissues of the foot) are hoof concerns often linked to poor hygiene. Many veterinarians and farriers think that white line disease is much more common... Read More
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Canker: What Is It?
November 11, 2001
Q: My veterinarian mentioned that she was treating a horse on a nearby farm for canker. What is it? Where does it come from? And how do you treat it? Is it different from thrush? A: To the best of our... Read More
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Laminitis Researchers Meet
November 02, 2001
Current research suggests that laminitis has either metabolic or vascular causes. The First International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot made no apologies for presenting laminitis research in its current state of... Read More
