Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Monday, May 28, 2018

New York Governor Announces Funding for Veterinary College on Long Island

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that his state is investing $12 million in the establishment of a new veterinary coll...

Remembering the Dead: Custer's farriers at Little Big Horn

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We know it as the Battle of Little Big Horn, or "Custer's Last Stand". Native Americans know it as the Battle of the ...
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Shoeing under the microscope: Much ado about Justify's shoe as the Preakness looms

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It should be part of the winner's circle ceremony. If you win the Kentucky Derby, they award you three things: First, a blanket ...
Monday, May 14, 2018

Farm Bill amendment revives drive for Horse Protection Act revisions; Walking horse pad stacks, action devices would be outlawed by 2020

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If an amendment to the Farm Bill in the US House of Representatives survives a Rules Committee review this week, the horse industry in...
Monday, May 07, 2018

Badminton's Farriers Prize 2018 to Liam Collins

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British rider Dani Evans and her horse Smart Time won the Farriers Prize at Badminton Horse Trials for 2018. Smart Time is shod by Liam Co...
Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Laminitis research: Even healthy older horses have increased insulin responses

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New research, conducted in collaboration with the SPILLERS® horse feed company in Great Britain shows that even healthy older horses h...
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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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