Researchers at Sweden's University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) at Uppsala have analyzed the performance records of trotting Standardbreds based on varied configurations of fully shod, front or hind shoes only, or without shoes entirely.
Showing posts with label research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label research. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
HoofSearch Publishes Online Donkey Hoof Research Guides Published with Free Access for All
HoofSearch, the index of equine foot research, has released an updated resource guide to peer-reviewed articles and theses on donkey hoof science and lameness studies. The index is free and accessible online to anyone interested in monitoring advances in donkey hoof health or improving the soundness-related welfare of working donkeys.
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Event announcement: Laminitis researcher Chris Pollitt headlines ESP Laminitis and Podiatry Conference October 11-12 in Pennsylvania
You're invited! Laminitis researcher and author Professor Chris Pollitt of Australia will lead a roster of seven well-known farrier and veterinarian speakers to address practical and research developments to treat and prevent laminitis and advance the success of podiatry in the treatment of hoof disease. The two-day conference, organized by Equine Soundness Professionals (ESP), will be held October 11-12, 2019 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
This conference is limited to 60 attendees and is designed for ESP members and other professional farriers and veterinarians. For further information about this event, remaining sponsorship opportunities or media inquiries, contact Dave Gilliam at (214) 907-3380 or email dave@equisporthoofcare.com. The conference website is www.laminitispodiatryconference.com.
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Laminitis research: Even healthy older horses have increased insulin responses
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The Duct Tape Twitch: Research Tests Effect on Horse Behavior During Trimming and Shoeing
The conversations probably went something like this:
Apprentice: You wouldn’t believe what I saw on Facebook last night!
Farrier: You’re right. I wouldn’t believe anything I saw on Facebook.
Monday, January 08, 2018
Researchers: Tennessee Walking Horse Shoeing and Chains Caused No Pain, Stress or Inflammation in University of Tennessee Study
Eight veterinarians and animal science researchers at the University of Tennessee Knoxville have collaborated on a study testing the effects of hoof pad stacks and chains on a group of Tennessee Walking horses. In what would literally be the closing hours of the 2017 calendar year, the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) posted the new research paper online.
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
Royal Veterinary College Announces Graduate Equine Locomotor Research Diploma for Farriers
These images from recent locomotor research at the RVC were part of a test on the influence of hoof packing on a shod horse's foot deformation at the walk and trot. (©RVC image) |
Hoof Blog comment: Progress happens slowly, and this announcement has been a long time coming--about 225 years, in fact. Sometimes making progress requires going back to the beginning of things and looking it all, all over again. That’s what’s happening in Great Britain this summer, as the Royal Veterinary College prepares to invite farriers to return to the vet school, which (like all vet schools) began when 19th century farriers sought to improve their scientific knowledge, banded together, and expanded their skills. The result was the invention a new field of medicine: veterinary science.
The United Kingdom's Royal Veterinary College (RVC) announced today that it will launch a new Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR). The new program offers farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience in producing original research to both increase the evidence base behind farriery, and to enhance equine welfare.
Friday, June 03, 2016
Gene Test, Research Unravel Severe Skeletal Atavism Limb Deformity in Shetland Ponies
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Grazing Muzzles: New research shows grass length affects grazing behavior
It’s that time of year. The grass in the pastures is waking up and springing to life. But animals at risk for laminitis require effective strategies to prevent weight gain and overeating that may trigger insulin dysfunction and possibly lead to mild or even severe laminitis and changes in the structure and integrity of the hoof that could cause diminished performance, even if the horse is not overtly lame.
For many horse owners, the first line of defense is a grazing muzzle, even if their horses do detest wearing them. What are the latest findings on how they affect horses?
Monday, March 02, 2015
Laminitis Research: Milk Thistle Tested in Laboratory for Possible Endotoxin Neutralization
Researchers in Vienna, Austria have conducted in vitro studies of the
milk thistle plant to determine its effect on laminar tissue during
separation caused by endotoxin introduction.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation and Starlight Racing Reach $150,000 Laminitis Research Goal
News release:
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation (GJCRF) announced today that it had reached the target in fund raising prompted by Starlight Stable’s challenge to raise $75,000 for laminitis research. Starlight issued the challenge last year in memory of Intense Holiday, a stakes-winning colt that seemed headed for additional success until he suffered a condylar fracture.
Following one of the most frustrating scenarios associated with laminitis, expert veterinary care was able to deal with Intense Holiday’s injury, but the added pressure on the opposing limb brought on laminitis and the horse could not be saved.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
The Barbaro Effect: How One Horse Changed the Face of Laminitis Awareness--and Google Search Statistics--Forever
Barbaro died on January 29, 2007. Where were you, eight years ago today? More importantly, where was your awareness and knowledge of the disease of laminitis? And where are you--and your laminitis awareness and knowledge--now?
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Video U: Watch the UMaine Conference "The Science Behind the FEI White Paper on Equine Arena Surfaces"
On December 7, 2014, a very special seminar took place at the University of Maine at Orono's Witter Farm. You'll wish you had been there. The conference was titled, "For Veterinarians and Farriers - The Science Behind the FEI White Paper on Equine Arena Surfaces."
But maybe it's not too late: we can bring the conference to you.
Friday, December 05, 2014
Laminitis Research: Feed Company SPILLERS Will Sponsor Two PhD Programs in 2015
The British horse feed company SPILLERS®, as part of the WALTHAM® International Laminitis and Obesity Research Consortia, is continuing to support important research on laminitis and obesity, with its involvement in two new PhD programs in 2015.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Comeback Award: Flexible Repeatedly Jumped the Obstacles of Obscure Lameness Setbacks
He's one of the most outstanding horses to represent the United States in recent years and he probably has no business even being in the show ring. His medical history is as thick as the Manhattan phone book. And just as complicated.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Biomechanics and Uses of Wide Toe, Egg Bar and Heart Bar Horseshoes: Research by Dr. Jenny Hagen via Werkman's E-Lecture Series
Werkman Horseshoes in The Netherlands has launched a video lecture series with German veterinarian and hoof researcher Jenny Hagen. This is a still from one of the videos, to show you the rich visual content.
You'll need 58 minutes. Lock the door. Turn off your phone. Draw the shades. Your assignment is to watch these videos, part of the new E-Lectures video series from Werkman Horseshoes in The Netherlands.
Friday, September 05, 2014
Ghost of WEGs Past: Jumper Presley Boy Euthanized Two Years After Colic-Related Laminitis
And there's our old friend laminitis, right in the middle of it like the dastardly villain it is, to assure that a happy ending is not likely.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Grass's (Missing) Link to Laminitis: Hormonal Imbalance Sets the Stage for Disease
Sunday, February 02, 2014
Recent Publications: New Research on Hoofcare and Lameness
Did your New Year's Resolutions include a pledge to keep up with new research and developments in the research side of things? That could be a full time job. It could also be pretty costly, unless you have access to a library with the right journal subscriptions. |
Sunday, October 13, 2013
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