Recent News for Hoof Care
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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
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Kip Deville Succumbs to Laminitis
June 12, 2010
After a lengthy battle with laminitis and several bouts of colic, Kip Deville, winner of the 2007 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I), took a major turn for the worse this week and had to be euthanized at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., June ... Read More
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Neurologic Disease in Horses: Taming the Beast
June 01, 2010
To take the dizzy factor out of understanding neurologic disease in horses, I.G. Joe Mayhew BVSc, FRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ECVN, head of Equine Massey and professor of equine studies at New Zealand's Massey University, has dedicated much of his... Read More
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Taming the Beast: A Review of Equine Neurologic Disease
June 01, 2010
To take the dizzy factor out of understanding neurologic disease in horses, I.G. Joe Mayhew, BVSc, FRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ECVN, has dedicated much of his career to helping practitioners and owners understand equine neurology.... Read More
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Pigeon Fever Found in Florida Horses
May 28, 2010
Traditionally considered a West Coast disease, pigeon fever was recently diagnosed in several Florida horses. Pigeon fever is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which tends to live in the soil in hot, dry env... Read More
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Horse Rescued From Tennessee Flood
May 11, 2010
A 3-year-old Paint horse is safe at home with his owner after traveling more than 10 miles down the Cumberland River when heavy rains caused flooding in Nashville, Tenn., and surrounding areas earlier this month. The horse was in a p... Read More
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Hoofin' It in Boots
May 01, 2010
Hoof boots aren't just for emergencies or soaking injured feet; these boots are made for walking, running, climbing, and more. Are boots right for you and your horse? If so, how do you pick out the right boot? Read on to find out.... Read More
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Free Horse Owners Seminar Series at Iowa State
April 16, 2010
Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is introducing a series of free seminars for horse owners this year. They will be held on the first Tuesday of the month once a quarter at the Ames, Iowa, school. ... Read More
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Lameness: Getting to the Bottom of It
April 01, 2010
Pinpointing lameness in horses is crucial before proper treatment can be prescribed. There are several approaches to lameness examinations and diagnostic methods, which will be partly determined by the age of the horse and what it does for living.... Read More
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Laminitis Researchers Meet, Develop Plans
March 29, 2010
Nearly 50 researchers and laminitis experts from around the world met to prioritize future laminitis research needs during the the 2nd AAEP Foundation Equine Laminitis Research Workshop. The group also explored specific questions about the dire... Read More
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UK Farm a Site for Student Learning
March 23, 2010
Visitors to Fasig-Tipton Company and the Kentucky Horse Park might have noticed the new stone walls and University of Kentucky insignia along Newtown Pike, but might not know what occurs behind those walls on UK's Maine Chance Equine Campus... Read More
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Equine Research Supported by Grayson and Barbaro Fund
March 20, 2010
Fifteen new research projects to benefit the horse will be launched this year through funding from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. ... Read More
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Laminitis: Physical Management Discussed at Vet Conference
March 14, 2010
Adjusting a laminitic horse's weight bearing plays a crucial role in the animal's recovery, explained Debra Ruffin Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Auburn University, at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Veg... Read More
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Laminitis y los Pastos de Primavera (TheHorse.com en Español)
March 11, 2010
Spanish translation of an article on controlling access to spring pasture grasses to prevent laminitis.... Read More
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Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed
March 10, 2010
Because navicular problems might affect soft tissue as well as bone, MRI is a better diagnostic tool than X ray in these cases, said Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and part... Read More
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Horse Skeleton Donated to New Bolton Center
March 08, 2010
The New Bolton Center recently received a fully-constructed skeleton of a horse. Acquired in a raffle at the recent American Farrier's Journal Annual Hoof Summit Conference in Cincinnati, the skeleton was given to the school by Bill ... Read More
