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Farrier Q&A: Dealing With Flies

April 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Safety & Healthcare
A: I am very fortunate that on the farm where I do almost all my work, the owners use fly predators and they are absolutely amazing. There are almost no flies at all. If you can talk your farm owners into to buying them, I strongly recommend it. — Conny Svensson, East Windsor, N.J.
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How To Keep Your Equine Specimens Like New

Proper care will keep your skeletons and limb models in tip top shape
By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Education, Equipment
Anatomy models and skeletal limbs are invaluable tools for educating clients about their horses and the pathologies they might be facing. These specimens will prove helpful for years to come with proper care. Allie Hayes of Horse Science in West Boxford, Mass., and Walter Varcoe of Equineskeletons.com in Port Jervis, N.Y., are two of the foremost experts in the field of anatomical models and skeletons.
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Prepare Yourself for Fly Season

Entomologist offers tips to repel insects and improve your work area
By Jeff Cota posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Safety & Healthcare
If there’s one thing that farriers can count on, it’s that fly season is just around the corner. Before you stock your farrier rig with insect repellent, it’s important to understand which pest you’re up against.
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Understanding What You’re Seeing In Shoe Wear

Properly identifying and addressing issues shown through shoe wear will help the horse and build a good client relationship
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Shoeing
We live in a remarkable time with the advancements of diagnostic tools. Digital radiographs, MRIs, ultrasounds and other innovations can reveal so much detail at almost instantaneous speeds.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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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