Is My Farrier a Biosecurity Risk?
Dudley Hurst, CJF
May 9, 2024
A horse owner wonders if a farrier moving from barn to barn during the day could spread equine diseases.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
A horse owner wonders if a farrier moving from barn to barn during the day could spread equine diseases.
Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Supporting your horses through good nutrition, regular veterinary care, and a systematic training program can help them perform at their best. Look for competition horse management content all week brought to you by NexHA.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis.
Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.
One expert shares 9 reasons why your horse might not be meeting your expectations and recommends taking a realistic look at both his and your athletic potential.
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
What does it mean when your veterinarian says your horse is “Grade 3 lame”? The answer lies in the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ lameness scale.
Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.
How veterinarians diagnose and rehabilitate horses suffering from kissing spines.
Find out what a veterinarian might look for when examining a horse that loses his balance after jumping a fence.
One expert explains why horses typically experience back pain and how veterinarians can treat and prevent it.
No other animal walks on a single digit, or toe, making the equine hoof an exceptional piece of anatomy. Learn more about the inner workings of your horse’s hooves.
Soft tissue injuries can occur in any horse. Learn about the injury cascade and how to help horses on the road to recovery.
Equine practitioners explain how they use orthobiologics to treat common causes of equine lameness.
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