Recent News for Hoof Care
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Long Toes in Horses: A Pain in the Butt?
May 03, 2011
Your equine athlete's performance hasn't been blue ribbon-worthy as of late. Or maybe your broodmare's gaits are looking a little off kilter. Could long toes on the hind feet be to blame? According to the results of a recent study, the answer in some... Read More
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Navicular Disease: Possible New Treatment Option from Human Medicine
April 09, 2011
In certain cases of navicular disease, drilling a hole into the navicular bone--a procedure called core decompression that's commonly used to treat human osteonecrosis (bone death caused by poor blood supply to the area)--might provide a new ... Read More
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Cryotherapy Methods for Laminitis Treatment Compared (AAEP 2010)
March 25, 2011
Recent surveys of equine veterinarians reveal that laminitis is the No. 1 lameness concern of equine practitioners, due how difficult it is to treat and manage this debilitating condition. On the topic of laminitis control, Heidi Reesink, VMD, a ... Read More
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How to Manage a Quarter Crack in Equine Hooves
March 17, 2011
Lameness caused by quarter cracks is a nemesis of horses and owners, and treatment is often complex. ... Read More
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Barbaro Fund Supports Laminitis Project
March 17, 2011
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's (NTRA) subsidiary, NTRA Charities, has announced that the Barbaro Fund for Equine Health and Safety Research has disbursed $49,000 to support the second year of a research project on laminitis. The funds... Read More
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Penetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves
March 04, 2011
When it comes to penetrating hoof injuries, early, aggressive treatment is key to a favorable outcome. ... Read More
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Finding a Farrier
March 01, 2011
Find the best farrier to take care of your horse's feet with these six tips for seeking out a horseshoer.... Read More
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Horse Owners Need to Be Wary of Mud
February 27, 2011
Long-term exposure to soggy conditions can lead to cracking, chipping, or splitting of the hoof. Even more dangerous is the development of what's known as white line disease, according to Mark Russell, MS, PhD, instructor-equine, for the University o... Read More
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Horses Needed for Metabolic Syndrome and Laminitis Research
February 25, 2011
The equine genetics research group at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating with Ray Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and chair of the department of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan ... Read More
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Hoof Cracks, Wounds, and More Discussed at Farrier Session (AAEP 2010)
February 12, 2011
"No foot, no horse" is perhaps the most used and still the most true statement there is in horse care. A horse is generally worthless without functional feet, which is why the American Association of Equine Practitioners devoted a... Read More
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Styrofoam's Effects on Forefoot Pressure and Load Distribution (AAEP 2010)
February 10, 2011
Laminitis is a critical cause of lameness in horses: Not only is the exact cause not known in all cases, but considerable controversy persists about how to treat and manage this disease. At the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners ... Read More
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Winter Horse Care Tips
February 06, 2011
Horses have been surviving brutal winters in the wild for centuries. Today, humans have the ability to make their horses comfortable in even the coldest and most brutal winter conditions. As many parts of the United States prepare for yet another ... Read More
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Foot Lameness Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
February 05, 2011
A mix of veterinarians and farriers discussed ringbone-related (a degenerative disease of the pastern and coffin joints) lameness and using MRI to better diagnosis foot lameness at a Table Topic discussion on foot lameness conducted at the 2010 ... Read More
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Young Horse Development: Birth to Six Months
February 01, 2011
Learn about the factors contributing to a foal's healthy development as he grows into a young horse: Genetics, nutrition, social development, immunity, growth rates, weaning, hoof care, and more.... Read More
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Assessing Equine Hoof Balance
February 01, 2011
The old adage "No Hoof, No Horse" has never been truer than in this day and age. Balancing your horse's feet has become more of a factor in promoting good performance and long-term soundness. The optimum balance comes as the horse's weight is... Read More
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Postpartum Problems in Mares
February 01, 2011
Post-foaling problems caused by dystocia and other factors can be serious and immediate treatment is critical.... Read More
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Identifying and Managing Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
January 31, 2011
Diagnosing EMS and taking steps to manage it can allow your horse to live a healthy and productive life. ... Read More
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Foot Pain in Horses: Diagnosing Soft Tissue Problems (AAEP 2010)
January 29, 2011
When pain is localized to the foot but no abnormalties can be seen on radiographs (often called X rays), problems in soft tissues within the foot are often the culprit. However, imaging soft tissues in the foot to arrive at a diagnosis can be ... Read More
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Sidebone and Coffin Bone Fractures (AAEP 2010)
January 25, 2011
When it comes to lame horses, things aren't always simple--the injuries/problems don't always come one at a time. Take sidebone, for example--in a recent study presented at the 2010 the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention (held... Read More
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Managing Pasture-Associated Laminitis
January 11, 2011
Laminitis is not a modern condition--it has been recognized for well over 2,000 years. The Greek philosopher Aristotle even referred to it around 350 B.C. as 'Barley Disease,' presumably because it was associated even then with excessive grain ... Read More
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2011 KHC Conference Features Equine Business, Farriery Seminars
January 03, 2011
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Annual Conference will be held Jan. 14 at the Lexington Convention Center in conjunction with the Ag Industry Trade Show, Kentucky Cattlemen's Convention, and Burley Tobacco Coop Conference. The conference officially ... Read More
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Winter Farm Care Checklist
January 01, 2011
Experts share their time-tested steps for cold weather readiness around the barn.... Read More
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Equine Navicular Disease
January 01, 2011
The navicular bone, a small, boat-shaped bone nestled deep in the protective womb of the hoof, only measures approximately 6 cm wide and 2 cm deep (top to bottom) in an average 1,200-pound horse, so how can such a small bone be such a nuisance?... Read More
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The Fight to Conquer Equine Laminitis
January 01, 2011
Teams of veterinarians and farriers from around the country gathered at the fifth International Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot to discuss the most cutting-edge information available for the fight to conquer laminitis.... Read More
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Farrier Association Donation Supports UM Equine Program
December 29, 2010
The University of Maine's (UM) equine program received a donation from the Maine Farriers Association on Dec. 10.... Read More
