European Vet And Farrier Federations Join Forces To Promote Best Practice
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The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) and the European Federation of Farriers Associations (EFFA) have joined forces to promote best practice in farriery.
The initiative is the result of recognition by both organisations that equine welfare is best served with the use of only properly trained farriers, working closely with veterinary surgeons as and when needed.
The main aims of the new partnership include:1675 views
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18th June, 2012 11h32
- Improving the welfare of the horse by encouraging the highest standards of hoof trimming and shoeing by means of a certified farrier.
- Encouraging close working between farriers and veterinary surgeons on the therapeutic treatment of horses’ hooves.
- Encouraging the education of the horse owning public to make use of certified farriers who guarantee the art and science of farriery.
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