Preventing Disease Spread: Don’t Forget About Farriers
Julia H. Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
October 11, 2016
Farriers should practice smart biosecurity to prevent potential equine disease spread among properties.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Farriers should practice smart biosecurity to prevent potential equine disease spread among properties.
The British survey results also suggest that lamenesses are more likely to originate in the limb than in the foot.
Being able to identify horses at increased risk of developing laminitis is key to reducing its incidence.
The foundation will distribute $459,198 to 27 organizations and special projects committed to improving equine welfare.
The foundation will support two research projects investigating support-limb laminitis.
Top take-homes from presentations on laminitis, grass sickness, atypical myopathy, sedation, and more.
Of the 585 respondents, 372 (64%) said they have owned or managed a horse with laminitis.
Your horse’s best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early.
British and Brazilian farriers are working around the clock to keep the equine athletes well-shod in Rio de Janiero.
Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a “clubby” foot, and how can you manage one to keep him sound?
Also known as “seedy toe,” white line disease is a serious hoof condition that requires vet and farrier intervention.
Your horse is wounded, bleeding, or critically ill: What should you do? Get advice from our expert!
Researchers identified several disease predictors, including advancing age, laminitis, and a cresty neck, among others.
If you’re considering a Miniature Horse as a pet or companion, remember that a small size doesn’t mean less upkeep.
Learn about the research behind bisphosphonates and how they might help horses with navicular syndrome. Presented by Laura Kennedy, DVM, Dipl. ACVP, of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, in Lexington.
While acupuncture seemed to help some horses, there was no strong evidence that it relieves pain in all affected horses.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
