Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Research overview: Preventing laminitis by studying insulin dynamics in older horses

›
Laminitis research comes in many forms. Recently, the emphasis has been on understanding the cause of the disease, and developing ways to...
Friday, June 22, 2018

Australian research analyzes hoof nail holes after shoeing with steel or copper-coated horseshoe nails

›
The complexity of studying horse nail hole morphology and pathology is well illustrated by this foot from the study. In one foot, nail hol...
Thursday, June 07, 2018

Godolphin's Masar took the barefoot route to Epsom Derby; farriers detail stable's hoof protocol

›
The old joke goes something like this: A tourist wandering around in New York City sees a tuxedo-clad musician getting out of a cab. He...
Monday, May 28, 2018

New York Governor Announces Funding for Veterinary College on Long Island

›
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

›
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

›
It should be part of the winner's circle ceremony. If you win the Kentucky Derby, they award you three things: First, a blanket ...
‹
›
Home
View web version

Meet your editor

My photo
Fran Jurga
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
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.
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.