Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Saturday, August 31, 2013

Case Follow-up: How's the Swiss Cheese Hoof Wall?

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Do you recognize this foot? Califronia farrier R. T. Goodrich has an update on "the swiss cheese hoof wall" case. The mare conti...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Lost Shoes Solution: Shoe Secure Keeps Your Horse's Shoes On, World Champion Style

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Whether it’s linked to conformation or a gait abnormality or a swampy pasture, the shoe loss problem may have met its match in an odd-loo...

St Nicholas Abbey Fracture Fixation Pin Breaks

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The horizontal steel pin (top of radiograph, red arrow) was designed to help the injured Thoroughbred bear weight in spite of the fractu...
Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Research Report: Dr James Belknap Summarizes Developments in Understanding Laminitis Funded by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

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The following report by Dr Belknap summarizes the sequence of his latest research on laminitis through funding supplied by the Grayson-Jocke...
Friday, August 02, 2013

Vet Video: Fractured Pastern Surgically Repaired on Champion St Nicholas Abbey; Details on Work by Irish-American Surgical/Medical Team

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A report on the injury, surgery, illness and recovery of Breeders Cup winner St Nicholas Abbey has been provided by Coolmore Stud , ten...

Equine Lameness: British Cavalry Horses Suffer Common Minor Hoof and Leg Problems Similar to Recreational Horses

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British cavalry horses are large Irish-crossbred types and generally are selected because they have big enough feet, acceptable conformati...
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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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