Category: Hoofcare
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Keratolytic Disease
Recently we have seen various cases of keratolytic disease that have showcased the various types of the disease there are. Here is a quick primer for horse owners on what it is and what you can and should do about it. Keratolytic disease or keratolysis of the zona alba has gone by several names over…
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Spavin – one of the most common pathologies
Bone spavin, sometimes simply referred to as spavin, is an osteoarthritic condition or degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the distal hock joints.
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Hoof Care While Showing – Owners
This is the second in a two part series on hoof care for shows. Last month, we talked to show organizers about arena surfaces and hiring a show farrier. For this month’s blog, we will be discussing hoof care as it relates to showing for owners. As you begin to schedule shows and clinics to…