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When it comes to keeping your horse healthy, hoof care is often a critical element so you can enjoy normal activities together, such as riding or competing.  Properly maintained hooves are much less likely to develop bacterial and fungal infections; thus, horses can maintain no Read More...

The last thing thrush bacteria see should be  Read More...

A horse that is at risk of developing a Quarter Crack may have one of the following characteristics: Read More...

We are pleased to announce the release of a revolutionary tool, the Ultra Dispensing Gun.  This is the first automatic dispensing gun in the industry and will become an invaluable item in your customer’s toolbox.   Read More...

Vettec is proud to introduce the Ultra Dispensing Gun! The first of it's kind in the industry, the Ultra is an automated gun designed for the application of Vettec products. Read More...

As the temperatures drop many wonder about using Equi-Pak in cold weather and if cooler weather affects the longevity of the product.  Outside temperature typically are not an issue and do not affect the longevity of the product. Read More...

Wet weather and muddy conditions are difficult situations for anything adhesive…temporary wetness like riding through creeks, passing through wet ground, and time at the wash rack don’t pose insurmountable problems for adhesive applications, but standing in water or mud is diff Read More...

Several Vettec products can be used in conjunction with boots.  Vettec pad materials can be used to provide comfort and support along with boots which provide protection.   Read More...

Sheared heels are often caused by an imbalance of the hoof capsule or uneven distribution. In extreme cases the entire heel area may contract. Read More...

When gearing up for endurance and trail riding season, there is a lot of training and preparation that go into it for the rider and horse. Both have to be conditioned to face the 25, 50 or 100-mile race that lies ahead of them. Read More...

(NAPSI)—Changing seasons, weather conditions, old age, injury, overfeeding and other conditions can all affect the way a horse moves and bears weight comfortably. Providing your horse a stable platform on which to carry itself is crucial to its long-term health. Read More...

This Paint horse had been suffering under run heels for a few months; the heels had moved forward long enough to result in a negative palmar angle to the coffin bone (P3), and the horse was beginning to bear weight on the bulbs.  The farrier and vet team decided on a shoe packa Read More...