Recent News for Hoof Care
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Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Treating Acute Laminitis
November 28, 2011
Corticosteroids' benefits (when used appropriately, in low doses) should outweigh the risks.... Read More
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Sparks Fly at 2011 Cornell Farrier Conference
November 28, 2011
Certified farriers offered hands-on instruction in blacksmithing, tool-making, and horseshoe preparation.... Read More
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Chronic Laminitis: Understanding Lameness and Low-Dose Bute
November 26, 2011
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.... Read More
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Laminitis Treatment with Stem Cells
November 24, 2011
While related studies are scarce, some are reporting success using stem cells to treat chronic laminitis.... Read More
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Cryotherapy Methods to Treat Laminitis
November 22, 2011
Cryotherapy is known to have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects, both of which help affected horses.... Read More
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Assessing Lameness Severity in Horses with Chronic Laminitis
November 20, 2011
The use of force plate-based technology could quantify lameness severity in chronically laminitic horses.... Read More
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Therapeutic Shoeing Part 2: Hardware and Healing
November 01, 2011
We examine some common foot pathologies and therapy options... Read More
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Equine Lameness and Podiatry Lecture Scheduled for Nov. 12
October 31, 2011
Equine lameness exams, regenerative medicine, podiatry advancements, and case studies will be discussed.... Read More
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Researchers Review Treatment and Outcome of Canker in Horses
October 27, 2011
The rare hoof ailment canker can cause lasting problems in horses, and can even be fatal.... Read More
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Expanded Poster Session Added to Laminitis Conference
October 14, 2011
The International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot features an expanded poster session.... Read More
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Introduction to Farriery Short Course Scheduled
October 12, 2011
The University of Maryland Extension has scheduled an Introduction to Farriery Short Course for Dec. 3-4.... Read More
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Palmar Angles' Effect on Laminitic Horse Hooves
September 24, 2011
Increasing the palmar angle could increase the amount of pressure on dorsal laminae rather than decreasing it.... Read More
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Insulin Sensitivity Changes in Pregnant Mares
September 19, 2011
Researchers recently set out to examine how pregnancy impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.... Read More
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Champion Thoroughbred Beautiful Pleasure Dies
September 03, 2011
The 1999 Breeders' Cup Distaff winner was euthanized after a battle with equine laminitis.... Read More
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Therapeutic Shoeing Part 1: Foot Fundamentals
September 01, 2011
Addressing the anatomy, conformation, and biomechanical principles of the equine foot.... Read More
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Supporting Limb Laminitis: Prevention is the Best Treatment
August 15, 2011
Supporting limb laminitis is a sometimes fatal condition that develops as the result of another injury.... Read More
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The Impact of Navicular Bone Shape and Fragments in Horses
August 11, 2011
Navicular bone shape and fragments found near it could help veterinarians better understand navicular disease.... Read More
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Researchers Examine Link Between Obesity, Laminitis, and EMS
July 27, 2011
Is inflammation involved in chronic laminitis development in horses with equine metabolic syndrome? ... Read More
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Minimize Laminitis Risks
July 18, 2011
As lush summer grass grows, unfortunately so does your horse's risk for laminitis. ... Read More
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Corrective Hoof Care Keeps Tiny Horse on Her Feet
July 04, 2011
Buttercup needs special glue-on shoes that only attach to the outside of her foot to provide support to her ... Read More
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Minimize Laminitis Risks
July 01, 2011
Pasture-associated laminitis can have a sneaky, slow onset. Owners often just assume their horses are "off." ... Read More
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Lameness and Laminitis Seminar Scheduled for June 24
June 23, 2011
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center will offer a "Lameness and Laminitis Symposium" on... Read More
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Lateral Resistance in a Quarter Horse
June 03, 2011
My horse is healthy and sidepasses well to the right, but not left. Could it be because he's in pain?... Read More
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Full Brother to Barbaro Born
May 21, 2011
Full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner born five years after Barbaro sustained injury in the Preakness.... Read More
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Regenerative Medicine Seminar for Horse Owners Scheduled
May 16, 2011
"The Horse Owner's Guide to Regenerative Medicine" will take place June 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., in Lexington... Read More
