Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness
Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Barefoot by the Numbers: Swedish Standardbred trotters are faster without shoes, but risk breaking gait

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Researchers at Sweden's University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) at Uppsala have analyzed the performance records of trotting Sta...

First US farriers graduate from Royal Veterinary College's Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research

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American farrier Grad Dip ELR 2020 graduates and faculty (from left to right): David Werkiser, David Gilliam, Veronica Brewster (RVC Lec...
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

HoofSearch Publishes Online Donkey Hoof Research Guides Published with Free Access for All

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HoofSearch , the index of equine foot research, has released an updated resource guide to peer-reviewed articles and theses on donkey...
Sunday, April 26, 2020

First peer-reviewed journal article from the Royal Veterinary College's Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research explores impact of farriery on horse symmetry

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A horse equipped with sensors on the points of its hips and withers was one of several tested by farrier research investigators at the UK...
Wednesday, April 01, 2020

How can horse owners restrict weight gain, prevent laminitis during time of inactivity and extended turnout?

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New research from Great Britain shows that a pasture management system known as strip grazing can help prevent weight gain in horses this...
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Supporting limb laminitis: Dr. Scott Morrison's case review of Kentucky Derby winner Country House

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Red roses show up twice a year: on Valentine's Day, and on the first Saturday in May, Kentucky Derby Day. But this year, thos...
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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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