Recent News for Hoof Care
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Free Laminitis Webinar Now Archived, Available On Demand
September 28, 2010
On Sept. 21, TheHorse.com held a free webinar on laminitis diagnosis and treatment presented by Amy Rucker, DVM, of Midwest Equine in Columbia, Mo. This webinar, along with in-depth answers and photos/illustrations addressing nearly 70 questions ... Read More
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Laminitis Survivors: Getting Back on Grass?
September 27, 2010
After a horse has had a bout with laminitis, can she be brought up slowly on grass again? ... Read More
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Laminitis Diagnosis and Treatment: Free Webinar Sept. 21
September 17, 2010
Laminitis: The very word strikes fear into the hearts of most horse people, particularly those who followed the ups and downs of such publicized cases as Barbaro's. The disease is clearly an emergency, but it's one that can often be overcome or minim... Read More
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Horses with Extensive Sidebone Have an Increased Risk of Injury
September 11, 2010
Imagine that after a thorough prepurchase examination, your veterinarian turns to you and says the horse has sidebone, meaning his lateral and medial cartilages of the foot that have "ossified," or hardened into bone. What should you do? ... Read More
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Waiting for the Veterinarian
September 01, 2010
Unless a horse develops an injury or other condition with a veterinarian present, the chances of its receiving immediate veterinary care are slim. That's why it's important an owner knows how to help his or her injured horse until the veterinarian... Read More
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Cushing's: Pasture Management, Seasonal Awareness Key
September 01, 2010
How owners manage pastures and seasonal consumption of grass carbohydrates can significantly affect horses with Cushing's disease, according to researchers from the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine. And, while th... Read More
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Coronary Band Injuries in Horses
September 01, 2010
Horses are likely to sustain coronary band and hoof wall injuries at one time or another. These injuries can carry long-term performance and soundness consequences.... Read More
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The Disease of Obesity in Horses
September 01, 2010
Obesity can cause reproduction problems, bone and joint stress, insulin resistance, laminitis, and more.... Read More
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Smaller Endoscopes Lead to Less Invasive Navicular Treatment
August 15, 2010
A novel twist to an existing surgical procedure creates new opportunities for healing navicular horses. ... Read More
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TheHorse.com Presents Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Common Hoof Problems
August 14, 2010
Thrush, underrun heels, hoof cracks, and laminitis, oh my! Today's horses can face many common hoof problems, whether the animals are pasture pets or high-level competition horses. Join us on Monday, Aug. 16, for a live chat event on hoof problems.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Odysseus Euthanized After Laminitis Complications
August 10, 2010
Graded stakes winner Odysseus, a hot contender on this year's Triple Crown trail, was euthanized Aug. 9 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington because of complications from laminitis while receiving treatment for colitis. The so... Read More
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Kentucky Horse Diagnosed with Potomac Horse Fever
August 04, 2010
Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials have concluded a horse that was recenty diagnosed as having Potomac horse fever that was diagnosed in a horse at Keeneland's training center on Rice Road was not contracted or introduced to the horse whil... Read More
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Laminitis Lowdown
August 01, 2010
The laminitis mystery is far from solved, but researchers continue to discover new clues about its causes, treatment, and prevention. Laminitis, an often devastating hoof disease that can strike horses of any breed without warning, is a major issue... Read More
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Brushing Up on Thrush
August 01, 2010
Good management and proper treatment are key to keeping your horses sound in the face of thrush. ... Read More
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How To Become A Farrier
August 01, 2010
Schools and continuing education courses are designed to help farriers get their shoeing businesses launched.... Read More
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Focus on Health: The External Horse
August 01, 2010
Maintaining of a horse's hair coat takes a lot of energy, protein, and certain trace elements and minerals. ... Read More
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Emergency Shoe Removal for Horses
August 01, 2010
A nearly lost shoe should stop a rider cold because it can expose horses to foot injuries ranging from nail punctures to sole bruising. Having the right tools and knowing how to use them can help you remove a shoe safely... Read More
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Brushing Up on Thrush in Horses
August 01, 2010
Thrush is an anaerobic bacterial infection that slowly eats away at the horse's hoof tissue. ... Read More
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White Line Disease in Horses
August 01, 2010
Despite its name, white line disease does not actually affect the true "white line" of the hoof. White line disease occurs when bacterial or fungal infections creep into the inner nonpigmented space within the inner hoof wall's stratum medium layer.... Read More
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Horse Foot Bruises
August 01, 2010
Learn how to treat and prevent common stone bruises in your horse's hooves.... Read More
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Isoxsuprine (Book Excerpt)
July 26, 2010
Isoxsuprine is most frequently used in horses for the management of navicular disease and laminitis although it is not a universally accepted treatment. Some veterinarians believe it helps, and others remain skeptical. This is partly because there ha... Read More
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Laminitis: Better Methods of Assessing Pain Needed
July 09, 2010
Can you or your veterinarian accurately assess lameness and/or pain in your laminitic horse? This is the question a research team led by Ignacio Vinuela-Fernandez, DVM, MSc, asked, knowing how important it is to manage the pain in horses that... Read More
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Equitarianism Brings Veterinary and Farrier Care to Dominican Republic Equids
July 06, 2010
Through literally hundreds of vaccinations and dewormings, 60 surgeries, nutrition training, and a nationwide farrier clinic, all from June 6-13, the Dominican Republic's horses, donkeys, and mules are once again benefiting from a new conce... Read More
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1991 Horse of the Year Black Tie Affair Dead
July 02, 2010
Black Tie Affair, the 1991 Horse of the Year, was euthanized July 1 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Ky., due to the effects of laminitis. He was 24. According to a statement from the farm, a memorial to... Read More
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Hoof Abscesses in Horses
July 01, 2010
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness, but can be resolved quickly with the proper treatment. ... Read More
