According to Steve Kraus, Cornell University’s head of farrier services and senior lecturer, the shoe depicted was typically used on light draft horses for traction on ice about 100 years ago.
Canada Recalls Anti-Fungal Products
A popular antiseptic dye that’s used in the treatment of equine fungal infections was pulled from the Canadian marketplace over fears of increased cancer risk.
Health Canada has recalled all products — including equine thrush treatments — that contain gentian violet from the Canadian marketplace.
According to American Farriers Journal’s 2019 Farrier Business Practices Survey, nearly 60% of farriers say that they frequently work in weekly consultation with an equine veterinarian. When working with a vet frequently, developing a good working relationship will be beneficial for all.
Drs. Frank and Scott Gravlee examine when it's appropriate to stop feeding horses bran. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
This week's facts and figures ... ‘Trims Only’ Make Up 43% of Farrier Work and What's the Average Shoeing Cycle for Horses in Your Client Book? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
BioZyme nutrition staff members explore the connection between the gut and foot inflammation. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
As the glacial ice in the high mountains of Norway continues to recede, treasures from a bygone era emerge and archaeologists race to collect the artifacts for preservation — including a recently discovered shod horse’s hoof and an equine snowshoe.
Most high school students prefer to spend their summer hanging out with friends at the beach, but one California teen got a jump on his future by completing horseshoeing school.
This week’s facts and figures ... Men Still Dominate the Farrier Trade and Pros and Cons of Following Standardized Trimming Guidelines. This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
Eleanor M. Kellon, equine veterinarian, addresses the link between insulin resistance and laminitis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
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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