Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 13th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from April 13th AHD Bulletin – Don’t assume that old refrigerator is okay for vaccines, antimicrobials. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. Are influencers ready for a world without follower counts? Source: … [Read more...]
Fighting foot funk
Heather Smith Thomas shares the importance of regular hoof care. Mud and moisture can soften and impair the hoof’s structural integrity, making it vulnerable to hoof infections like thrush, white line disease and abscesses she says. Source: The Horse, March 13, 2023. Link. Keeping the hoof clean and dry is important, rather than just using various hoof-strengthening paints … [Read more...]
CE on the hoof
Veterinarians and vet technicians can receive up to 16 continuing education credits by attending the 2023 International Hoof-Care Summit to be held Jan. 24th through 27th in Cincinnati, Ohio. Source: American Farrier’s Journal, January 3, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Winter hoof care
Every winter is different. Thus, it is always important to remind horse owners to ensure horse and hoof health through the colder months. The AFJ team compiled a checklist of the dos and don’ts for horse owners who experience even the mildest winters. The Winter Hoof Care Checklist is saved in the AHD library for convenient access <Link>. Source: American Farriers … [Read more...]
Don’t filet the frog and hoof stability guidance
As the hoof goes, so does the horse. The frog is one of the most important anatomical structures of the horse, writes Steve Stanley. He explains the priorities of frog health and what happens when it is abnormal. Source: American Farriers Journal, November 18, 2022. Link. One detriment to frog function is a sharp hoof knife. Dr. Doug Butler suggests, “Only trim enough of the … [Read more...]