VETERINARIAN
RESOURCES
General
How
to Select a Veterinarian - info provided by the American Veterinary Medical
Association.
To
find a Veterinarian in your area - Bayer Corporation provides you with a prompt
to type in your Zip Code (United States only)
Journals
& Publications
DVM
- the newsmagazine of veterinary medicine.
Journal
of the AVMA - The JAVMA began publication in 1915
and is the most widely distributed veterinary medical
journal. The mission of the JAVMA is to promote the science
and art of veterinary medicine and to provide a forum
for discussion and dissemination of ideas important to
the profession.
Research,
Reference & Tools
Consultant
- A Diagnostic Support System for Veterinary Medicine. Search for a specific Diagnosis
based on a Species and one or more keywords, or Search for possible Diagnoses
based on a Species and one or more Signs. Provided by the College of Veterinary
Medicine in Ithaca NY.
Veterinary
Medical Library Links
Schools
& Learning
Veterinary Schools - list provided by Horse Country (outdated but some links
work)
Association
of Veterinary Medicine Schools
Veterinary
Schools & Colleges - from VetNet
Organizations
& Associations
American
Association of Equine Practitioners - "To improve the health and welfare
of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide
resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry."
American
Association of Industrial Veterinarians - an AVMA
allied organization, was formed in 1954 by a group of
veterinarians working in the pharmaceutical industry.
It is a federally recognized non-profit organization,
with membership just under 500. AAIV members are veterinarians
working in corporate and public practice.
American
Veterinary Medical Association - this web page includes NOAH for veterinarian
professionals and members only.
The
American Association of Veterinary Anatomists - goal of the advancement of
veterinary anatomical science. The AAVA was founded in 1949 and has several hundred
members. Our membership includes faculty, staff, students in the 31 North American
colleges of veterinary medicine, and in many more colleges and universities worldwide;
also private scholars and veterinary practitioners . Anyone with an active interest
in veterinary anatomy is eligible for membership.
National
Association of Federal Veterinarians
World
Association of Veterinary Anatomists WAVA
State
(U.S.) Veterinary Associations
American
Animal Hospital Association
FARRIER
& BLACKSMITH RESOURCES
General
Danny
Love's Farrier's Corner - Look into the world of hoof care and orthopedic
rehab with AFA certified journeyman farrier Danny Love
Dictionary
of Farrier Terms - offered by the International Equine Resource Center, the
contents of this Dictionary are an abridged version of the New Dictionary of Farrier
Terms and Technical Language, published by Dave Millwater Publishing.
Horse
Owners Hoof Care Guide [Archive]
The
Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center - over 25,000 pages in this site is devoted
to one subject: Farriery and Hoofcare.
Worldwide
Farrier Locator - also includes an equine dentist directory.
Journals,
Publications & Articles
Anvil
Magazine Online - Voice of the Farrier and Blacksmith
anvilfire.com
- Blacksmith's and metal worker on-line reference . Questions answered daily by
the Guru. Meet and chat with other smiths at the Slack Tub Pub. Buy Sell and Trade
at the Virtual Hammer-In.
The
Blacksmith's Journal - published monthly, includes information about blacksmithing
techniques, tools, and forged ironwork
Blacksmith's
Gazette - is a Monthly Blacksmithing Publication. It is designed to provide
guidance in blacksmithing techniques and to keep you informed as much as possible
with what is happening in the blacksmithing craft. We are not an art publication.
Our purpose is to provide good information on technique and news.
Equine
Podiatry - Northern Virginia Podiatry offers articles on Vet / Farrier Relations,
Building a Foundation in Foals - Part I, Building a Foundation in Foals - Part
II, Flexure Deformities in Foals, Hind Limb Interference, Hoof Angle, Sheared
Heels, White Line Disease, Check Ligament Desmotomy, Thrush, Foot Soaking, Hoof
Balancing, Penetration Wounds of the Hoof, Fundamentals of the 4 Point Trim.
Finding
a Good Farrier - includes articles on Hoof Dressing, Lost Shoes, Horse Shoeing:
New Shoes or Reset and Working With Your Farrier; Online articles by Author Cherry
Hill
Hoofcare
& Lameness Magazine - Journal of Equine Foot Science
The
Laminitis Page - A Common Sense Approach to a Common Problem.
Schools
& Learning
Farrier
Schools - list provided by the Farrier and Hoofcare Resource Center
Organizations
& Associations
American
Farriers Association - Communication · Education · Certification · Research
· Innovation
The
Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) - is a non-profit
educational organization dedicated to promoting the art of blacksmithing. ABANA's
two quarterly publications, the Anvil's Ring and the Hammer's Blow, provide inspiration
and technical information for 4,500 members. Over 50 chapters.
Blacksmith's
Journal - published monthly, includes information about blacksmithing techniques,
tools, and forged ironwork.
Farrier
Organizations - a listing of addresses for farrier organizations U.S. wide
provided by Natural Angle.
Guild
of Professional Farriers - features a membership made up entirely of full-time
farriers (or previous full-time farriers still involved full-time in the farrier
industry) who meet high Registered Journeyman Farrier technical standards and
have a minimum of four years experience in the field.
OTHER
RELATED RESOURCES
The
Equine Research Centre at Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Servicing the horse world
with research, education, horse health, industry information, networks and markets.
Northwest
Equine Reproduction Laboratory - to increase the reproductive
efficiency of equine species
RIRDC
Equine Research & Development Program - Assist in developing the Australian
horse industry and enhancing its export potential.
University
of Kentucky Equine Research Foundation - is to facilitate the exchange of
information with the equine industry and to secure funding for equine research
at the University of Kentucky (UK).
