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Lameness Locator Moves Equine Veterinary Technology a Step Ahead

While not without its detractors, some vets believe this system helps make subjectivity less of a factor in lameness exams
By John Bradshaw posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
Performing lameness examinations has never been an exact science. Even the best equine veterinarians do not always agree on the cause or even the location of difficult lamenesses. Now, a relatively new piece of veterinary technology is taking the subjectivity out of lameness exams.
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Common Mediolateral Metrics of the Equine Fore Foot Following the Use of a Standardized Trimming Technique

Border asymmetry in hooves seems influenced by conformation, shifts in loading
By Mark Caldwell posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
Mediolateral foot imbalance has been cited as a prolific cause of, or a predisposing factor for equine lameness (Stashak 1987; Balch et al. 1995; Wilson et al. 1998). Wilson et al. (1998) demonstrated that the elevation of one area of the equine foot results in an increased load in the region. They conclude a horse is unable to compensate for acute foot imbalance by redistributing the load under the foot.
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Farriers' Roundtable

Where should you draw the line in trying to save crippled horses?
March 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses
Where should you draw the line in trying to save crippled horses?
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Briefings

January 1, 2011 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing
In an attempt to remove some of the guesswork from predicting which horses are likely to recover from laminitis, James Orsini evaluated the records of 247 horses treated for laminitis that were euthanized and 344 horses that were treated and discharged from the New Bolton Center equine hospital between 1986 and 2003.
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Farriers' Roundtable

That’s a tough one. Some folks want it straight up, while others want it sugar-coated. You have to know which type they are. Be professional and show them what you’re talking about.
December 1, 2010 | Posted in Clients
That’s a tough one. Some folks want it straight up, while others want it sugar-coated. You have to know which type they are. Be professional and show them what you’re talking about.
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Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Lamenesses
In recognition of the 35th anniversary of American Farriers Journal. this Research Journal will review some "classic" publications from the last 35 years. These are not reports of new, original research, but remain important, exemplary contributions to farriery and veterinary science.
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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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