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Significance of Coronary Band Heat for Horses on Grain Diets

December 11, 2012 | Posted in Diseases, Nutrition
A horse comes in from the pasture looking a little bit touchy on his front hooves, almost as though he's walking on eggshells. A common course of action for an owner would be to reach down and feel for unusual warmth in the hooves and coronary bands. Excessive heat was interpreted to indicate the possibility of laminitis. Time-honored practice? Yes. Completely accurate as a predictor? Most likely not, according to recent research.
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Research Journal

By Albert Kane posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Diseases
An advanced statistical technique was used to establish and validate an objective method of diagnosing laminitis in donkeys using measurements obtained from a lateromedial radiograph of a selected forefoot.
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Tackling High-Low Syndrome From The High Side

Pennsylvania farrier finds focusing on getting upright hoof under control first helps bring the feet into closer symmetry
By Todd G Allen posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Diseases
Todd Allen believes aggressively addressing the high foot is the key to bringing high-low feet more into alignment. This horse's feet are coming closer to matching following their third shoeing cycle.
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There's More Than One Kind of Heel Pain

Farriers face heel problems almost daily, but it’s important to understand that there are different causes, requiring different approaches
By Christy Corp-Minamiji DMV posted on December 1, 2012 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses
Navicular disease, navicular syndrome, caudal heel syndrome, palmar foot pain - regardless of the label, you've probably seen the condition. The chronic, shifting front limb lameness that causes the horse to look as though it is tiptoeing over hot coals is common to many breeds and disciplines.
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Treating Hoof Avulsions

October 6, 2012 | Posted in Education, Diseases
Hoof avulsions are difficult to treat. Iowa farrier Jeff Ridley discusses how to approach the issue, get the veterinarian involved and properly support and protect the foot. He presents case studies to support his reasoning behind treatment.
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Farriers' Roundtable

September 1, 2012 | Posted in Diseases
I have encountered quite a bit of seedy toe recently. Is it always best to shoe the foot after debriding it? What if the horse has usually gone barefoot?
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