Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.
- Take Caution When Grazing
- High/Low Case Study
- Changing the Farrier Industry
- Casting a Synthetic Hoof Wall
- Yorkshire Hind Shoe
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
Take Caution When Grazing
In this video, the University of Minnesota Equine Extension explains the process by which overgrazing cool-season grasses can lead to laminitis and when the best times for grazing are.
High/Low Case Study
In this episode of The Humble Hoof podcast, Georgia hoof-care practitioner Rachel Thompson discusses a how she dealt with high/low feet.
Changing the Farrier Industry
In this episode of the Lockdown Farriery Podcast, U.K. farrier Tom Smith discusses his career journey, the challenges faced by the farrier industry and the apparent need for change.
Casting a Synthetic Hoof Wall
To manage this horse with a flaky hoof wall, Idaho farrier and host of the Dying Breed Podcast Caleb Erickson uses casting material to create a synthetic hoof wall.
Yorkshire Hind Shoe
Oregon farrier Gavine Cooper demonstrates how he forges a Yorkshire hind shoe for Forge Wars on Facebook.
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Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
