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Farriery the Art & Science of Shoeing
By
Muhammad Ashraf & Muhammad Hasan
Farriery the Art & Science of Shoeing dealt upon that Farriery is an art as well as science. For the successful employment of a horse, it's comfort and welfare, farriers has developed various methods and different shoes to protect the horse's hoof from unfair wear and tear. The preparation of horses' foot and fitting of a shoe is based on the sound knowledge of the anatomy and function of the foot. This book is written for farriers and, but it is hoped it will serve as a useful book of reference for veterinary surgeons and veterinary students alike, and indeed for all who are interested in the horse and its welfare.
Abridged Contents: Introduction, History, The anatomy of the front leg, Hind leg and foot, Tools used by farriers, The horse shoe and horse shoe nails, Making, fitting a shoe, And practice of shoeing, Types of horse shoe, Special horse shoes, Lameness and affections of foot
Target Readership: Gradaute students of Animal Sciences
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