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How to Prevent and Treat White Line Disease in Horses

A proactive approach is the best defense against hoof wall fungal infections

By Jeff Cota posted on September 11, 2021 | Posted in Diseases

As the damp fall weather approaches, farriers will be keeping a watchful eye on hoof walls for signs of onychomycosis, more commonly known as white line disease.

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2021 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 23rd annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 4, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In honor of the 23rd annual Farriers Week celebration (July 4-10, 2021), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.

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UC Davis Implements New Standing PET Scanner

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on April 7, 2021 | Posted in Equipment, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: University of California, Davis Center for Equine Health

After less than 6 years after performing the world’s first PET scan on a horse, the University of California, Davis, has put the latest standing equine PET scanner into operation.

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When is the Best Time to Raise Rates?

By Jeff Cota posted on May 22, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices

There are a variety of strategies that farriers employ when raising rates. Many introduce an increase at the beginning of the calendar year for the sake of simplicity — new year, new rate. But is it the best time to do it?

Advice from Farriers Who Work the Most with Veterinarians

Several farriers who work with veterinary colleagues on a daily basis offer opinions on improving veterinarian-farrier relationships.

December 1, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

There are a handful of farriers who have a unique perspective on the veterinarian-farrier relationship. Fewer than 10 of the veterinary colleges in the United States have full-time farriers. These professionals have regular workloads in the clinics, but also serve the veterinary schools in other capacities.

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3 Tips for a Better Farrier-Veterinarian Relationship

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 6, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

According to American Farriers Journal’s 2019 Farrier Business Practices Survey, nearly 60% of farriers say that they frequently work in weekly consultation with an equine veterinarian. When working with a vet frequently, developing a good working relationship will be beneficial for all.

How to Build a Tool to Secure A Horseshoe on Your Anvil

University of California, Davis farrier demonstrates how a piece of rebar can make fullering an easier task

By Shane Westman posted on April 9, 2019 | Posted in Clients

Thanks to technology and the personal connections that the internet provides, we can share and learn almost anywhere and anytime from peers all around the world.

Hoof-Care Professionals Get Ideas to Improve Their Everyday Work

Roundtables provide an opportunity to learn tips and techniques and apply them in their practice

March 18, 2019 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

The 16th annual International Hoof-Care Summit attracted a substantial collection of footcare professionals from vast cultures, ensuring a diversity of experiences, climates and techniques that can help attendees improve their hoof-care practices.

[Podcast] Conversations with Dave Gilliam, Shane Westman and Dr. Craig Lesser

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Flower Mound, Texas, farrier Dave Gilliam and University of California, Davis farrier Shane Westman about the newly formed Equine Soundness Professionals group. He also discussed club feet in young horses with Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

March 15, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Flower Mound, Texas, farrier Dave Gilliam and University of California, Davis farrier Shane Westman about the creation and goals of the newly formed Equine Soundness Professionals group. He also discussed how to correct club feet in young horses with Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Frankly Speaking: Veterinary Group Must Formally Recognize Farriery In Model VPA

By Jeff Cota posted on April 7, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) draft of its Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA) is intended to be a model of guiding principles to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and animals. Yet, even the best of intentions can result in unforeseen consequences.

Articles Tagged with ''Shane Westman''

How to Prevent and Treat White Line Disease in Horses

2021 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

UC Davis Implements New Standing PET Scanner

When is the Best Time to Raise Rates?

Advice from Farriers Who Work the Most with Veterinarians

3 Tips for a Better Farrier-Veterinarian Relationship

How to Build a Tool to Secure A Horseshoe on Your Anvil

Hoof-Care Professionals Get Ideas to Improve Their Everyday Work

[Podcast] Conversations with Dave Gilliam, Shane Westman and Dr. Craig Lesser

Frankly Speaking: Veterinary Group Must Formally Recognize Farriery In Model VPA

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