This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites. Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.

Pennsylvania farrier Todd Allen shows how he uses mesh and Vettec Equi-Pak to create a Pour-In Pad

There are endless ways to improve your practice. An idea of improved efficiency can save your time and health. A business tip may help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Often, great ideas in these areas come from other farriers who have picked them up along the way. Todd Allen of Vandergrift, Pa., Matt Cooper of Cleveland, Texas; and David Nicholls of West Sussex, England, will present their ideas for you to implement into your practice as soon as you get home. This fast-paced session allows each presenter 1 minute for each idea, so the presenters can cover as many ideas as possible in the time allowed.

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:

• Former Arkansas lawmaker offers advice for those wishing to change the veterinary practice act in their state.
• Todd Allen provides further hoof-care insight.
• Watch a video about Scott Lampert's Proportional Balance Protocol.
• Read responses to the December Hoof-Care Email Q&A that didn't make it into print.
• Watch a video of Sonny Pistilli showing a modified tool he uses for marking Nail Holes.
• Read an old article of the late farrier Lim Couch's memories of Shoeing for Elvis.
• Steve Kraus provides guidance for selecting which nail to use in your work.
• Watch a video of equine veterinarian Amy Rucker describing how venograms can guide shoe selection in laminitic horses.

Paul Goodness, chief of Farrier Services at Virginia Tech’s Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va., says there are many therapeutic farrier options that can be employed, as well as different types of shoes that might help if conformation of the hoof is not good.