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.
- Blast from the Past
- Treating Abscesses
- SGLT2i Inhibitors
- Glue-On Methods & Advice
- Replacing a Hammer Handle
Blast from the Past
Check out a 1991 KETV Omaha segment about an international horseshoeing competition.
Treating Abscesses
In this episode of the Farrier Focus podcast, learn how to diagnose and treat abscesses.
SGLT2i Inhibitors
Review cases of steroid-induced laminitis and research on using SGLT2i inhibitors as an off-label treatment for metabolic syndromes and hyperinsulinemia-associated laminited in this episode of Conversations in Equine Science.
Glue-On Methods & Advice
U.K. farrier Jeff Townsend-Berridge discusses direct vs. indirect gluing and discusses methods based on horse type and performance needs on the Farrier Project podcast.
Replacing a Hammer Handle
Hall of Fame farrier Roy Bloom demonstrates how to properly replace a hammer handle in this video by Farrier Product Distribution.
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