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AFJ Staff Hits The Road

Fact-finding mission leads to a better understanding of aspects of the farrier industry
By Frank Lessiter posted on August 17, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Many members of our staff regularly call on farriers, equine veterinarians, supply houses, manufacturers, hoof-care researchers and others in the footcare field. But this was the first time we've loaded up the entire AFJ staff for an in-depth and off-site fact-finding tour.
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Going With the Dogs

Some farriers think it’s fine while others think it’s a huge mistake to take dogs along on barn calls
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Some 54% of farriers allow their dogs or clients' dogs to munch on hoof scraps while they are trimming horses during many of their daily barn stops. For many years based on traveling with farriers, I’ve thought the Jack Russell was the favorite dog breed of horseshoers.
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New Summit “Sounding Board” Members

American Farriers Journal welcomes 11 industry leaders to the International Hoof-Care Summit Advisory Board
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Much of the success the International Hoof-Care Summit has enjoyed is due to the American Farriers Journal staff listening closely to the wants and needs of those of you involved in professional hoof care.
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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
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Diseases
Research conducted in Australia offers strong circumstantial evidence that the fructans found in the hindgut of horses can trigger laminitis, says noted hoof researcher Chris Pollitt.
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Enforcement Stepped up on Illegal Soring

Recent indictments and convictions of eight men working in the walking horse industry — including a farrier — demonstrate the federal government is getting serious about this practice
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
For the first time in 20 years, the crime of soring is being prosecuted in the U.S. court system. As a result, four individuals have been convicted and four more indicted in regard to soring of Tennessee Walking Horses during the past 6 months.
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Years of Great Hoof-Care Learning

Mark your calendars now for the 10th anniversary of the International Hoof-Care Summit that will take place from January 29 to February 1 in Cincinnati
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Shoeing
As we’re getting planning under way for next winter’s 10th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, it’s gratifying to realize that more than 6,600 attendees have soaked up plenty of valuable footcare education at the previous nine events.
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New Way to Sedate Problem Horses

Farriers cite both pros and cons with an easy-to-use product for trimming and shoeing problem horses
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2012 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare
Nobody wants to deal with problems that can result from needing to tranquilize a problem horse for routine trimming and shoeing. Yet it sometimes seems using a sedative is the only way to deal with a few horses.
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