Incorrect Trimming And Shoeing Cause Navicular Issues In Horses

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Dr. Robert Bowker, podiatry research at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, believes that incorrect trimming and shoeing methods, as well as environmental factors, lead to damage of the frog and digital cushion early in a horse's life. Both of these structures protect the navicular bone, so when they are compromised, damage to the […]

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