While surgery alone can improve septic navicular bursitis prognoses, recent study results suggest outcomes can be even better if surgery is combined with antimicrobials and therapeutic shoeing.
Given the link between the external shape of the hoof capsule and its internal function, trimming and shoeing should optimize functionality and ultimately reduce stress, both to prevent injury and to treat established pathology, one veterinarian says.
Some effects of the shoeing strategies farriers use to correct low heels in horses can actually be detrimental in the long run. Here’s how one farrier recommends correcting this frustrating lameness cause.
The theory is that when the polyurethane pour-in packing absorbs the shock from the hoof impacting the ground, it prevents it from traveling further up the musculoskeletal system, where it could cause wear and tear injuries.
A custom-fitted thermoplastic glue-on shoe, designed to support the frog, made study ponies at-risk for laminitis more comfortable within three days, researchers said.
German researchers found hoof angle changes affect horses differently and might create new problems.
Dr. Debra Taylor describes the visual exam of a healthy hoof and how horses’ feet can change in response to external factors.
The course is designed to educate farriers about producing original research, increase the evidence-base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare.
Fatal injuries in North American flat racing horses has decreased by 23%, but there’s still work to be done.
Learn about diagnosis and management of navicular horses.
The traditional four- to six-week interval aligns perfectly with what’s going on physiologically in the horse’s hoof.
Of the 413 respondents, 219 (53%) said they have their horses’ shoes pulled for the winter months.
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A study found little difference in gait between shoes, although shod horses moved differently than barefoot ones.
Of the 359 respondents, 101 (28%) said their hoof care professionals use radiographs to make trimming/shoeing decisions.
Causes of collapse in apparently healthy horses range from sleep deprivation and pain to muscle disorders and pregnancy.
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