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Diagnosis And Treatment Of A Spontaneous Rupture Of The Deep Digital Flexor Tendon

Therapeutic shoe with heel extension seen as key to successful outcome
By Dustin Devine, Henry Jann, Lisa Mauzerall, and Nate Mauzerall posted on July 1, 2005 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The flexor tendons of the front limb of a horse are a common site of injury. Often, lacerations will damage the superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon and even the suspensory ligament.


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Research Journal: May/June 2005

By Albert Kane posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Education
Researchers examined the relationship between hoof acceleration patterns and dynamic properties of the racetrack surface. Eight clinically normal horses with accelerometers attached to each hoof were galloped along a straightaway in repeated trials. Between each trial, the track was harrowed and water was added to change surface properties. After each trial, dynamic properties of the track were measured near each hoof print for several strides.
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How You Can Conduct Your Own Research

A biostatistician who shoes horses says farriers can advance the science of hoof care without going broke or turning to pseudoscience
By Richard Evans posted on December 1, 2002 | Posted in Education

 In a recent issue of American Farriers Journal (July/Aug., 2002), Managing Editor Pat Tearney wrote that theories on hoof-care need to be put to the scientific test.


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Flexure Deformities In Foals

Whether following a conservative or surgical treatment, veterinarians and farriers can work together to provide a successful outcome
By Stephen O’Grady and Derek A. Poupard posted on May 1, 1999 | Posted in Anatomy
Despite recent advances in breeding, nutrition and farm management, flexure deformities continue to be seen at an alarmingly high rate.
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