Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Monday, December 10, 2018

New farrier/vet podiatry organization launched for US professionals

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Texas farrier David Gilliam has a vision. The accomplished hunter/jumper farrier stopped talking about the way he thinks things should be...

Saddle Research Trust Conference: Dyson research focuses on pain-associated behavior in ridden horses

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"Horse, rider, saddlery interactions: Welfare and performance" was the theme of a landmark conference held this weekend in Eng...
Friday, November 30, 2018

FormaHoof Hoofcare Technology at the AAEP Convention: Is this hoof barefoot, shod...or protected?

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FormaHoof is a new 3D hoof support process from Dubai. The hoof is not quite shod, and it's not exactly bare. Top farriers and equine ...
Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Laminitis Survey Results: Do horse owners value science-based advice? Do they use it?

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Equine research is fascinating, much-needed, and worthy of support. But are equine research findings being integrated into the care, ...
Friday, November 23, 2018

Palatable pergolide paste for PPID: BEVA award for Rendle presentation on clinical research into new treatment option for "equine cushings disease"

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Many ponies and horses suffer from pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), known in the past as equine cushings disease.  Among the ...
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Vampire Bats: Why horses should be afraid of vampires--and not just on Halloween

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Vampire bats in South and Central America love horse hooves. They frequently feed at the coronet, where the blood is close to the surface....
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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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