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I know overfeeding can lead to hoof damage, but I get confused about how it can cause founder.

March 1, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Carlina Grey, a farrier in Placerville, Calif., discusses how overfeeding can lead to founder, and how to explain to a horse owner that they should see a veterinarian to get a diagnosis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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While this is not a hoof-related question, several clients are wondering whether hay or grain should be fed first to their horses.

February 15, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Juliet M. Getty, independent equine nutritionist, discusses if horses should be fed hay or grain first. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Is it OK to feed bran to a mare with poor quality hooves?

February 15, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Frank Gravlee, equine veterinarian and founder of Life Data Labs, Inc., discusses what happens if you feed bran to horses with poor quality hooves. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).

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Working Together | Early Signs Of Laminitis

February 2, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

This week's facts and figures... Farriers Working Together. Horse Owners Often Miss Early Signs Of Laminitis. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.

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Equine Laminitis Study To Assess Owner Understanding

January 24, 2018 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

Source: Vet Times

A new Royal Veterinary College (RVC) study aims to evaluate how much horse owners know about laminitis in order to help them prevent the disease and improve overall equine health.

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University Research Highlights Need For New Approach To Crippling Horse Disease

January 15, 2018 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

Source: University of Liverpool

A new review “Paradigm shifts in understanding equine laminitis,” published in The Veterinary Journal, demonstrates how University of Liverpool led research has changed the way we think about a crippling disease of horses.

Research Journal: January/February 2018

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on January 6, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases

A cross-sectional study in England examined the accuracy of owners reporting laminitis in their horses and ponies. The objective was to determine the percentage of owner-reported cases of laminitis that were later confirmed by a veterinarian and to compare the owner’s observations of potential risk factors to the veterinarian’s observations.

Strategies To Avoid Backyard Horse Issues

Farriers share their techniques for dodging common foot problems that tend to pile up with their novice owners

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 6, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

Caring for backyard horses can be difficult, sometimes because of the environment in which they are kept, or because some owners don’t maintain a regular hoof-care schedule because of the cost or a lack of horsemanship.

Physiology, Foot Morphology And Health In The True Wild Horse

Researcher finds laminitis and surprising hoof problems with Przewalski’s horse

By Katie Navarra posted on January 6, 2018

The Przewalski horse, the only wild horse living today, enjoys what could be considered the “ideal” life. In Mongolia and Hungary, where Brian Hampson has observed them, the nomadic grazers roam the fence-free countryside. Traditional herdsmen are responsible for regularly monitoring the herds, but the caretakers don’t interact with or attempt to domesticate the horses.

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Acupuncture And Biotin Can Help Laminitic Horses

December 17, 2017 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Eastern or traditional medicine is being embraced by the West through nutritional and herbal supplementation therapies, acupuncture, etc.

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Articles Tagged with ''Laminitis''

I know overfeeding can lead to hoof damage, but I get confused about how it can cause founder.

While this is not a hoof-related question, several clients are wondering whether hay or grain should be fed first to their horses.

Is it OK to feed bran to a mare with poor quality hooves?

Working Together | Early Signs Of Laminitis

Equine Laminitis Study To Assess Owner Understanding

University Research Highlights Need For New Approach To Crippling Horse Disease

Research Journal: January/February 2018

Strategies To Avoid Backyard Horse Issues

Physiology, Foot Morphology And Health In The True Wild Horse

Acupuncture And Biotin Can Help Laminitic Horses

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Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

A Cost-Effective Way to Fight Equine Hoof Diseases

What are the 4 Lengths of Horses’ Feet?

Does New Labor Rule Alter Your Multi-Farrier Practice?

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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EMS (IR) and PPID: Diagnosis and Management (Part 1) Webinar

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Kawell USA

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