Recent News for Hoof Care
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2012 Laminitis Conference brings together Vets, Farriers
November 06, 2012
The two-day program included presentations about podiatry, diagnostics, and treatments for laminitis.... Read More
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Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
November 06, 2012
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay.... Read More
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Global Laminitis Conference Scheduled Nov. 2-3 in Calif.
October 30, 2012
This year's event features a horse owner program covering advancements in laminitis research and more.... Read More
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Treating Equine Canker with Topical Cisplatin Chemotherapy
October 29, 2012
Topical cisplatin chemotherapy yielded promising results for treating canker in a small trial.... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter to Rehab at Fair Hill Equine Therapy
October 15, 2012
Zayat, commenting Oct. 12, said the intent is to eventually return Paynter to training.... Read More
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Commentary: Paynter--A Profile in Courage
October 07, 2012
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on racehorse Paynter's multiple medical battles and his recovery.... Read More
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Dry Feet
October 01, 2012
My horse developed dry, cracked, and brittle hooves this spring. Why the change?... Read More
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EMS, PPID Focus of Second Equine Endocrinology Summit
September 27, 2012
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing's disease (PPID).... Read More
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Racehorse Paynter Recovers from Laminitis, Fighting Colitis
September 21, 2012
Paynter has "beaten laminitis" and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.... Read More
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Laminitis Research Project Inclusion Criteria Expanded
September 16, 2012
The coordinators of the ongoing laminitis research project have expanded the inclusion criteria.... Read More
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Laminitic Racehorse Paynter Could Return to Track
September 12, 2012
The colt continues to make strides towards recovery and a possible return to the racetrack.... Read More
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Environmental Effect on Hoof Wall Hydration Studied
September 08, 2012
Australian researchers found hoof moisture levels similar in horses from dry and wet areas and after soaking.... Read More
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Paynter 'Walking Comfortably,' Bloodwork OK
September 06, 2012
Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was "walking comfortably."... Read More
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USAET Supports AAEP Foundation Laminitis Research Project
August 13, 2012
The USA Equestrian Trust recently granted $10,000 to the AAEP Foundation to support the study.... Read More
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Univ. of Md. Extension Schedules Routine Horse Care Lectures
August 12, 2012
The three-part series will cover routine veterinary, farriery, and dental care.... Read More
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Researchers Seeking Horse Owner Help in Laminitis Study
July 30, 2012
Researchers are asking for horse owners' help identifying suitable acute laminitis cases for research.... Read More
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Virginiamycin for Equine Use to be Banned in U.K.
July 17, 2012
Virginiamycin is the active ingredient in a veterinary medicine used to prevent laminitis in horses.... Read More
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Show Jumper Presley Boy in Intensive Care with Laminitis
July 16, 2012
The stallion worked July 5 before developing colic and endotoxemia that night. He remains in intensive care.... Read More
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Working to Understand Equine Laminitis
July 08, 2012
Laminitis is likely the end product of an array of disease processes, one researcher says.... Read More
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Cryotherapy for Laminitis Prevention after Lameness Onset
July 06, 2012
Cryotherapy prevented further lamellar damage in laminitic horses when used after lameness developed.... Read More
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Laminitis Claims Injured Racehorse Giant Ryan
June 17, 2012
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs.... Read More
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Managing Equine Foot Problems
May 01, 2012
The first step in managing an equine foot problem successfully is to attain an accurate diagnosis.... Read More
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Equine Lameness Detection
May 01, 2012
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal... Read More
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Laminitis Horse Course Archived
April 10, 2012
During his presentation, Belknap compared and contrasted sepsis-induced and pasture-associated laminitis.... Read More
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Hoof Cracks and Lameness
April 01, 2012
Can a horse go lame because of extreme hoof cracks and not being trimmed regularly? ... Read More
