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'What's On His Leg?'
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions fall outside the farrier’s job description, but when clients ask for help, you need to know the basics
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Diseases
High Sugar Levels in Forage Can Lead to Laminitis
Encourage clients to pay special attention to both grazing and forage feeding to avoid laminitic and insulin-resistant concerns
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Horses Are At Risk For Rabies And You Can Be, Too
Know the warning signs and urge your clients to vaccinate their animals against this deadly virus
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Dealing With Leg Deformities
Here’s a rundown regarding the best ways to evaluate the typical leg deformities you may face in your hoof-care work
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Effective Strategies for Fighting Infections of the Hoof Capsule
Farriers are in the frontlines in the battle when horses come down with thrush, hoof canker and white line disease
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The Effect of Laterality on Shoeing and Trimming
Horses tend to favor one side over the other, which has implications for hoof care and the farrier
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Treating Prolific Canker
A Virginia farrier tackles a case of advanced canker — with favorable results
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Thinking Beyond Breakover
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I Only Did What the Horse Owner Wanted: A Cautionary Tale
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Videos
Organized & Efficient to Better Serve Farriers w/Oleo Acres: 2025 Supply Shop of the Year
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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Equilox International
Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.