Recent News for Hoof Care
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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
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Spontaneous Quarter Crack? Check for Sheared Heels
March 19, 2012
One researcher says that it is very rare to see a spontaneous quarter crack not associated with sheared heels.... Read More
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Supporting Limb Laminitis in Casted Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 04, 2012
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.... Read More
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Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
March 03, 2012
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.... Read More
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AAEP Foundation Seeking Case Submission for Laminitis Study
February 02, 2012
Veterinarians can contribute by submitting first-time occurring cases of PEAL in horses they see in practice.... Read More
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Equine Canker
February 01, 2012
Canker is an unusual condition of the horse's foot that affects the frog, bars, and sole. ... Read More
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Does Equine Hoof Shape Have an Effect on Soundness?
January 10, 2012
Certain hoof characteristics can be associated with chronic lameness, while others point to a sound horse.... Read More
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Recognize Insulin Resistance Before Laminitis Onset
January 06, 2012
Picking up on subtle signs of hyperinsulinemia is one way veterinarians can try to halt laminitis onset.... Read More
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Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
January 04, 2012
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing's, and other hormonal conditions is common.... Read More
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Thrush Prevention
January 01, 2012
I own a 13-year-old Paint gelding and live in Central Pennsylvania where we h... Read More
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A New Navicular Vantage
January 01, 2012
Technological advances such as MRI have given veterinarians a closer look at navicular syndrome.... Read More
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2012 International Hoof Care Summit Set for Jan. 31-Feb. 3
December 31, 2011
The summit will offer 68 hours of hoof care education focused around the theme "Zeroing in on Soundness."... Read More
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Support Strategies in Chronic Laminitis Cases
December 26, 2011
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key.... Read More
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Using Foot Casts to Manage Laminitis 'Sinking' Cases
December 23, 2011
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early.... Read More
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Laminitis Prevention and Intervention in Hospitalized Horses
December 19, 2011
Hospitalized horses are at an increased risk for developing laminitis as a complication of injury or illness.... Read More
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UC Davis Lecture Addresses Foot Shape, Shoeing Lame Horses
December 11, 2011
Sue Dyson, MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS, and Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, will present at the lecture in January.... Read More
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Healing the Hoof During Therapy or Layup
December 09, 2011
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.... Read More
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Cohen Discusses Epidemiology at AAEP Convention
December 09, 2011
Veterinarians use the principles of evidence-based medicine when they diagnose patients.... Read More
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The Toe Crena: A Laminitic Link?
December 07, 2011
Research is needed to determine if the toe crena could be used as a prognostic indicator for laminitic horses.... Read More
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Lameness in the Racehorse Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 05, 2011
Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface's effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.... Read More
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Treating Laminitis with Acupuncture
December 05, 2011
One researcher says accupuncture's pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects can help laminitic horses.... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Endocrinopathic Laminitis Prevalence
December 03, 2011
Endocrinopathic laminitis might be more common in horses affected by endocrine disease than once believed.... Read More
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Foot Type and Laminitis Incidence in Feral Horses
December 01, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.... Read More
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Soaking Hay: How Much Sugar is Actually Removed?
November 30, 2011
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged.... Read More
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AAEP Foundation Announces Laminitis Research Campaign
November 29, 2011
The first of multiple studies in the laminitis research campaign is already under way at Texas A&M.... Read More
