Upright Foals
Thomas C. Bohanon, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
March 1, 2007
Some foals sharing the same sire are all walking on their tiptoes and are very upright. Is this genetic?
Some foals sharing the same sire are all walking on their tiptoes and are very upright. Is this genetic?
Shelly, crumbly feet can be a challenge for horses and their owners. The feet break down too readily if the horse is barefoot, and they are unable to hold nails if he’s shod. In this article we’ll look at several causes and potential treatments for
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When horse owners wer
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“He looks good, everything is fine
The 18th Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium will return to Louisville, Ky., in 2007 with a full slate of international speakers sharing information on the diagnosis and treatment of laminitis and other diseases involving the equine foot. The Symposiu
Farriers and veterinarians have said for years that shoeing intervals should be at most six to eight weeks, but why? Researchers from the Equine Performance Laboratory at Utrecht University (Netherlands) say it’s because horses must compensate
My sister’s gelding has sesamoid problems on both forelimbs. Can the sesamoid bones be removed?
An owner looks for help for a filly that wears down her feet unevenly with turned-out toes.
Veterinarians are often asked about leaving horses barefoot. I must say from the onset that I favor horses being maintained without shoes when possible. Whether or not it is feasible for a horse to go without shoes will depend on the owners’
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I’ve just adopted a wild horse and have heard that they often don’t need shoes. Do we need to shoe her?
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