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Research Journal: April 2024

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
April 4, 2024 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
  • Diarrhea, Laminitis & Survival
  • Disease, Injury & Death Among Foals & Yearlings
  • Stem Cells for Arthritis
  • Kinesiology Tape for Back Pain

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Research Journal: March 2024

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 February 26, 2024 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses
  • Stress Response with Laminitis
  • Sarapin Block Found Ineffective
  • A Review of Pastern Dermatitis
  • HA or PRP Following Arthroscopy

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Rethinking Equine White Line Disease

Keratinolytic disease of the zona alba is a more accurate term for this common hoof ailment
By Jessica Lash posted on February 26, 2024 | Posted in Diseases

Keratinolytic disease of the zona alba (KDZA), commonly known as white line disease, is a hoof pathology present across a wide range of breeds and disciplines. Referred to previously as hollow wall or seedy toe — as well as by various other descriptors — KDZA emerged as the most clinically correct term for the pathology when it was introduced in 2018 by fourth-generation farrier and author Simon Curtis, PhD, FWCF (Hons), HonAssocRVCS, of Newmarket, England.


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Putting a Stop to Equine Thrush

Winning the battle against this hoof ailment requires a multi-faceted approach
By Jessica Lash posted on December 19, 2023 | Posted in Diseases
Thrush is a common problem in equine hoof care. The result of less-than-ideal environmental conditions coupled with poor hoof hygiene, thrush can range in severity from causing mild discomfort during hoof picking to outright lameness.
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