Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The equine practitioner-farrier relationship: building a partnership.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Moyer, William et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Taking care of a horse's hooves is really important for their overall health and well-being. The saying "No foot, no horse" highlights just how crucial hoof care is. For veterinarians who work with horses, learning about hoof care and building strong relationships with farriers (the professionals who trim and shoe horses' hooves) can lead to better outcomes for the horses they treat. By working together, vets and farriers can make sure that horses stay healthy and sound throughout their lives.
Abstract
The importance of hoof care in maintaining the health and soundness of a horse cannot be overstated. The aphorism, “No foot, no horse” still holds true. For equine ambulatory practitioners, the time devoted to a thorough understanding of the equine digit and it’s care is well worth the investment. The effort devoted to developing good relationships with individuals who will likely be responsible for implementing the changes suggested as a result of that understanding will be rewarded many times over in the course of the equine ambulatory practitioner’s career.
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