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Peeking Inside

Diagnostic imaging can give farriers an edge ­by looking inside the hoof, but horseshoers have to understand the ins and outs of various imaging techniques that have advanced far beyond the familiar X-ray technology.
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2007
Farriers working with equine veterinarians should be willing and able to gain insights into ailing hooves through the use of radiographs and other diagnostic imagining techniques.
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Tackling Laminitis

While much has been learned about laminitis over the past 25 years, it's still critical to evaluate each horse
July 1, 2006 | Posted in Lamenesses
While much has been learned about laminitis over the past 25 years, it's still critical to evaluate each horse.
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EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Navicular Problems Can Trap Farriers

Horseshoers can make first assessment of potential navicular problems, but ultimate diagnosis requires veterinary involvement to avoid liability
By Ron Perszewski posted on March 1, 2006 | Posted in Diseases

Farriers beware. Avoid diagnosing a horse with navicular disease, a problem that even experienced equine veterinarians using high-technology cannot always determine with absolute certainty.


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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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Diagnosing Navicular Syndrome

By Tracy Turner posted on May 1, 2005 | Posted in Diseases
Navicular syndrome is a common cause of lameness in the horse. This problem may account for 1/3 of all chronic lameness. Unfortunately, navicular syndrome remains only loosely defined.
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White Line Disease Declines As Farrier Knowledge Increases

In 1997, American Farriers Journal editors produced an in-depth look at how farriers were dealing with white line disease. Here’s what’s happened since then.
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Diseases
White Line Disease continues to be a serious concern for horse owners, but farriers are doing a better job of identifying and treating the problem.
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Contest Winners

See who took home three FREE horseshoeing videos for the best diagnosis and treatment suggestions for this hoof
December 1, 2000
The “What’s This?” contest continues to draw attention on the American Farriers Journal Web site.
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