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Indiana farrier Cody Bogard shares his strategy for increasing hoof-care clients

Hiring a dedicated marketing person lets farrier focus on the equine foot while growing his business
When Cicero, Ind., farrier Cody Bogard started shoeing a little over 10 years ago, his mentors told him not to worry about getting clients. He would have plenty of work in a couple of years if he did two things: show up on time and return phone calls.
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[Podcast] A Conversation with Travis Burns

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his vision for the American Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we're joined by Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his vision for the American Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.
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Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

What are the major causes of laminitis concerns during the fall months?

Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. This is due to high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) occurring with cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion from the pituitary gland. Both lead to elevated insulin levels. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

What role do fats and waxes play in the equine diet when it comes to hoof quality?

The outermost layer of the hoof wall (stratum externum, aka periople) contains a variety of fats and waxes, as does the “hard”/dead portion of the hoof wall. The stratum externum grows down from the epithelial cells of the periople, which are located below the coronary band. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
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American Farriers Journal Introduces the All-New Historical Hall of Fame Exhibit to be Featured at the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit

At this year’s Summit, taking place in Cincinnati on January 21-24, 2020, attendees will be able to take a walk through the Historical Hall of Fame Exhibit for Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarians. The all-new exhibit, sponsored by Well-Shod, will feature photos and biographies of each of the 147 Hall of Fame farriers and 59 Hall of Fame equine veterinarians.


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