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AFA Suggests Changes To AVMA’s Proposed Policy

AAPF offers commenting guidance for its members
By Jeff Cota posted on March 12, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
As the deadline looms to submit comments on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s proposal to remove the farriery exemption from the Model Veterinary Practice Act, two of the largest farrier associations issued statements on the issue Monday.
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Be Ready to Think Outside the Box

Virginia farrier Dave Giza shares his atypical approach in treating a difficult hoof-care case
By Mollie Nelson posted on March 12, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
Every now and then, farriers have to think outside the box when confronting multiple problems to restore the health of a horse's foot. Achilles was one of those horses that challenged farrier Dave Giza to be creative with hoof-care solutions. He had to meet unusual challenges with a unique support team, creative use of tools and new methods to reach a good end result.
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The Farrier’s Role In Correcting Angular Limb Deformities

Proven techniques for treating mild to serious deviations in foals
By Audrey Pavia posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
Angular limb deformities in foals are not created equal. Yet, corrections can be made with quick and appropriate farriery and veterinary intervention. After nearly a half-century of hoof-care experience, including 2 decades as the head farrier at the University of California Veterinary School in Davis, Kirk Adkins has considerable experience with angular limb deformities, particularly in Thoroughbred foals.
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Defining The Hoof Quarters

The prevalence of caudal foot problems leads Hall Of Fame farrier to spell out the critical, yet elusive, description
By Katie Navarra posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
The front half of a horse’s hoof has been the center of trimming and shoeing discussions for quite some time. Specifically, finding the ideal breakover point has been the focus of countless conversations and endless training. Lafayette, Ind., farrier Danvers Child points out that the vast majority of hoof issues occur in the back half of the foot, not the front.
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The Reluctant Remedial Shoer

California farrier Travis Koons finds success relying on a minimalist approach in therapeutic cases
By Jeff Cota posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices, Forging, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
“You don’t want to shoe lames horses, trust me.” Bob Marshall tried to warn the confident young farrier, but the then 18-year-old Travis Koons had made up his mind. The Hemet, Calif., youngster had printed business cards, announcing that his farrier practice specializes in pathological, remedial and corrective horseshoeing.
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AFA and AAPF Weigh In On AVMA's Proposed Farrier Exemption Elimination

By Mollie Nelson posted on February 9, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
Discussion concerning proposed changes to the Model Veterinary Practice Act continues to grow. Both the American Farrier’s Association and American Association of Professional Farriers issued statements Friday regarding their knowledge of and stance on the proposed elimination of the farrier exemption.
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AVMA Clarifies Proposed Farrier Exemption Elimination, Shifts Onus Onto States

By Jeff Cota posted on February 6, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
Proposed changes to the Model Veterinary Practice Act are not an attempt to exert control over the equine hoof-care industry, according to an American Veterinary Medical Association representative. However, the question of whether farriers can continue to perform their jobs will be subject to the interpretation of state laws.
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Recurrent Solar Abscesses Result From Keratoma

Vermont farrier and equine veterinarian resolve Quarter Horse’s 4-year struggle with lameness
By Deanna Stoppler posted on January 6, 2018 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Complete surgical removal of a solar keratoma in the right front foot of a 14-year-old Quarter Horse, followed up with daily hoof saline flushes and supportive shoeing packages, resulted in a high rate of success in the horse’s long-term soundness.
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