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By Albert Kane posted on January 1, 2007 | Posted in Lamenesses

Researchers in the Equine Foot Laboratory at Michigan State University recently examined the inner hoof wall in fetal, newborn and yearling horses to describe structural changes that occur in the epidermal laminae from fetal development to yearling age.


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Taking on a Nasty Toe Crack

Illinois case study covers more than a year of treatments
By Art Miner posted on January 1, 2007 | Posted in Lamenesses, Trimming

Dandi had been lame on and off for 3 years. He was over 30 years old, but his exact age was unknown (at least to me). I was called in on this case at the suggestion of the farrier who was working at the barn where Dandi was stabled, near Pearl City, Ill.


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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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Basics & Patience Can Go a Long Way

Prominent equine vet Al Kane knows first-hand that even neglected, foundered feet might respond to fundamental shoeing techniques
By Ron Perszewski posted on July 1, 2006 | Posted in Lamenesses, Shoeing
Hall of Fame equine veterinarian Al Kane remembers him simply as “Bob,” a neglected pony who proved that sometimes it pays to rely on the basics to help a horse that can’t go anymore.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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