Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Farrier Model Dean Dibsdall Wins British Reality TV Show; Next Project Is Documentary of His Life Shoeing Horses

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Farrier Dean Dibsdall has been in the news in England lately for his victory in a reality last-man-standing show called "Playing It ...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Racing Two-Year-Old Thoroughbreds: Does It Promote Longer, More Successful Racing Careers? Kiwi Numbers Might Not Tell the Whole Story

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Zenyatta was the exception to the rule, if judged by the New Zealand statistics. She began her  phenomenal  racing career in the fall of h...
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Hallmarq Standing MRI and Chronic Equine Foot Lameness: What’s Going On Inside the Foot?

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Sport horse lameness requires a diagnosis to pinpoint the injury site and a prognosis to predict when and if the horse might return to ...

Video: Rood and Riddle Laminitis Treatment and Stem Cell Therapy for Regally-Bred Rescued Racehorse

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"Laminitis: Film at 11" was the message in Tucson, Arizona this weekend as the media framed the play-by-play of...
Friday, February 24, 2012

Historic Capewell Triumphs Recalled As Connecticut Looks Back After Learning Delta Mustad News of Nailmaker's Departure

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Several reports from the Hartford area today expressed sadness at the news that Capewell Horse Nails will now be made abroad, following...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Capewell Ends 131-Year Run Making Nails in USA as Delta Mustad Consolidates Horse Nail Factories

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George Capewell's grave; photo from the Library of Congress The news from Delta Mustad hit the streets today: Capewell nails will no...
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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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