Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

FEI hosts new Grooms Working Group; will support their role in sport horse welfare

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Grooms are gaining recognition for the role they play in equine welfare within equestrian sport. The FEI's new Grooms Working Group is...
Tuesday, July 04, 2017

Happy Fourth of July: A look back to when Uncle Sam was at the anvil, sharpening an ominous sword

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In mid-1941, the United States was still politically neutral as war erupted in Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The Atlantic wasn't saf...
Thursday, June 29, 2017

New HoofSearch documents give busy equine professionals a one-stop lifeline to newly-published global research

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The time has come: After almost two years in the incubator (and the library), a new service is finally available to all. HoofSearch is ...
Thursday, June 22, 2017

The Royal Veterinary College’s Equine Locomotor Research Course for farriers expands to the USA

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Good news! The already-successful graduate diploma research course for farriers at England's Royal Veterinary College (RVC) will be ...
Thursday, June 01, 2017

Sue Dyson: Double video explanation of equine ethogram for recognizing lameness and pain

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Bad behavior or signs of pain? All the facial expressions shown here are part of the ethogram developed by Dr. Sue Dyson's research ...

The High Tech Vet Tech: Designing a Carbon Fiber CT Table for Horses at UC Davis Vet School

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There's a table under those mattresses. Did you ever wonder what structure supports an anesthetized, recumbent 1,200-pound horse w...
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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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