Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Sunday, July 31, 2011

The Laminitis Conference: 2011 Program and Speakers Announced

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Dr. Chris Pollitt used thermography to capture the ebb and flow of temperatur...
Friday, July 29, 2011

Research: Clayton and Bowker's “Effects of Barefoot Trimming on Hoof Morphology” Focuses on Incremental Heel Recovery

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"Lights, cameras, heel angles..." Dr. Hilary Clayton uses the most advanced data collection and analysis systems in the world t...

Get well, Jessie Ward!

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It's hard to keep a good farrier down, as the staff at a Tennessee hospital are learning. We interrupt this blog to send out a he...
Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Unshod Racehorse: Racing Commissioners Table Model Rule on Barefoot Racehorses

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When the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) met at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, New York on Tuesday, the state...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Favorite Photo: Proof That Elephants Are Smarter Than Horses When It's Time for Hoofcare

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Why won't a horse do this for its farrier? An elephant offers its foot to a handler for cleaning at Taronga Wesern Plains Zoo in Dubb...
Monday, July 11, 2011

Calgary Stampede: Steven Beane Three-peats as World Champion

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Steven Beane of North Allerton in Yorkshire, England captured his third consecutive global title at the Calgary Stampede’s 32nd Annual...
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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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