Diseases

Footcare & Farrier Business Insights

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Each week our editors will bring you data we collected in our American Farriers Journal Business Practices Survey. Check back weekly for our latest update.

Why Thrush Treatments Fail: The Importance of Reaching the Infection Site

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Few hoof conditions create as much frustration for farriers as chronic thrush. In this article, brought to you by Absorbine, they discuss getting treatment to the infection site and keeping it there long enough to be effective.

Understanding Fall Equine Laminitis Risks

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Identify early seasonal signs of Cushing’s disease & insulin resistance to prevent chronic problems

Research Journal: July/August 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Metals as Antimicrobials
Carpal Bone Injuries Don’t Limit Performance in Show Jumpers
Dorsopalmar Hoof Balance in Brazilian Thoroughbred Racehorses
MRI Useful for Detecting Coffin Joint Degeneration

International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame Welcomes 2027 Class

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Three veterinarians are joining an exclusive company of hoof-care professionals with their election to the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame.

Letting the Horse Lead His Return to Comfort

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Team listens carefully, adapts thoughtfully & makes incremental decisions

Basic Farriery Keeps Horses Sound & Balanced

jcota@lesspub.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:37:06 -0400

Texas Hill Country farrier prioritizes simplicity while serving the horse

Research Journal: May/June 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Botox for Laminitis, not Wrinkles
Mortality & Factors Associated with Cushing’s Disease
Maggots for Wire Cuts
AI for Gait Analysis of Endurance Horses

The Spectrum of Ambling Horse Gaits

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

How farriers & vets identify quality in the four-sounded beat gait

Jackson Transitions to Barefoot

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Increased hoof growth leads to late cycle discomfort & a new direction

Horses with PPID May Need More Frequent Deworming

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One of the hallmarks of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), aka Cushing's Disease, is a weakening of the immune response. This includes waning immunity to intestinal parasites.

Research Journal: April 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When Ringbone isn’t Ringbone
Venography for Hard-to-Find Subsolar Abscesses
Hoof Conformation & Lameness
Accelerometers Assess Injury Risk

Farrier Takeaways: March 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the March 2026 issue of American Farriers Journal.

Injection Improves Jackson’s Heel Pain

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pharmacology provides relief after mechanical limitations are reached

How Does Your Business Compare? Take the Farrier Business Practices Survey Today

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:43:34 -0500

American Farriers Journal needs your help in assessing the state of the farrier industry. Take the confidential Farrier Business Practices Survey today. Responses close March 15, 2026.

Study Finds Ertugliflozin Can Reduce Insulin Spike After Joint Injections

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:58:41 -0500

A study by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment found that ertugliflozin can reduce insulin and glucose spikes after joint injections in horses without insulin dysregulation.

Research Journal: March 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Standing Keratoma Removal Surgery
Tenotomy & Clogs for Laminitis
Acoustic Myography to Assess Ground Reaction Forces
Measuring Mini Horse & Pony Feet

Preventing & Treating Equine Thrush

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

David Hallock stresses the importance of farriers understanding the signs, symptoms, treatment options and anticipated outcomes of thrush.

Radiographs Lead to a Simplified Reset

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Jackson’s joints no longer tolerate mechanical influence. Meaningful progress often doesn’t come from doing more, but from understanding when less is enough by respecting physiological limits and responding thoughtfully to feedback.

Practical Solutions for Laminitis & Founder

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Ontario farrier relies on teamwork, proactive decisions & creative thinking to help horses

[Video] 2026 Summit Sessions Preview with Veterinarian Frank Reilly

mkrueger@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:13:56 -0500

Don't miss Dr. Frank Reilly at the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit this Feb. 3-6 during the Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture, presented by Life Data Labs Inc.

Farrier Takeaways: January/February 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Read key farrier takeaways from several of the features found in the January/February 2026 issue of American Farriers Journal.

American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2025

mbrusnahan@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

It’s hard to believe 2025 has already flown by, and as we look back, we’re grateful for the remarkable farrier community we have the privilege of serving every day.

Dechra PPID Drug Gets FDA Approval

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Dechra announces the FDA approval of Zygolide, a tablet that helps control clinical signs of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction.

Research Journal: January/February 2026

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Stem Cells & HA for Arthritis
A Review of Horseshoe Effects on Gait
Pergolide Not a Panacea for Insulin Disorders
Distance Horses Event Best

Rebuilding Hoof Stability After Abscess Bout

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Arthritis & heel pain continue to influence Jackson’s movement

Pain & the Equine Orthopedic Patient

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A farrier’s role in identifying & evaluating discomfort in horses

Managing Thrush: The Tough Conversation

jcota@lesspub.com — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Thrush is a common bacterial infection that can cause headaches for horse owners and farriers alike.

Thrush in the Modern Horse [Webinar]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:48 -0500

Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage thrush in horses in this expert-led webinar featuring Michigan State University Farrier School instructor David Hallock, brought to you by Absorbine.

Horseshoeing & Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame Elect 6 New Members

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Six hoof-care professionals are set for induction into the International Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame in early February at the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit in the Cincinnati Metro Area.