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Showing posts with label obese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obese. Show all posts
Friday, July 11, 2014

Grass's (Missing) Link to Laminitis: Hormonal Imbalance Sets the Stage for Disease

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For years, laminitis has been characterized as a disease of the horse's foot. Treatment has centered on relieving pain to the foot and...
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Equine Obesity Update: Do Horse Owners Comprehend the Dangers?

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14 November 2009 Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog at Hoofcare.com There's no doubt that the horseowning public in the United States and abroad...
Friday, September 18, 2009

Laminitis Prevention: Is Current Body Condition Scoring Irrelevant for Ponies?

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by Fran Jurga | 18 September 2009 | Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog A 9.2 hand, 12-year-old spotted pony named Firefly suffered from overgrown fe...
Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Laminitis: Obese Horses and Ponies in Greater Danger

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by Fran Jurga | 7 May 2009 | Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog A British study has examined the factors that affect the likelihood of recovery f...
Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Favorite Video: Horse Owners Beware of Seasonal Weight Gain Over Winter Months

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by Fran Jurga | 2 December 2008 | www.hoofcare.blogspot.com Most horses and ponies are not as overtly obese as this pony. The videos p...
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Hoofcare Publishing chronicles progress in the art and science of preventing, recognizing and treating lameness problems in horses. Methods covered range from barefoot trimming to hoof boots, horseshoeing, equine podiatry and veterinary medical and surgical treatment. The history and culture of the professions are also a feature. The Hoof Blog is written for and by the dedicated professionals from all fields who are at work in the rewarding pursuit of optimizing performance or facilitating rehabilitation. Hoofcare Publishing supports and champions a diverse worldwide community of professionals via a portfolio of educational and media projects and publications. Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog © 2004-2024 Hoofcare Publishing. No use of content or images without permission. Social media sharing is encouraged and appreciated.
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