Lack of oxygenated blood flow to the tissues.... ↪ Read more

[Ango-Saxon iren or isen; Sanskrit ayas]: (1) A metallic, electroconductive element. Atomic number 26. Atomic weight 55.847. (2) Wrought iron was a common form of impure iron with a fibrous structure. It was workable cold, resisted burning, and forge welded easily. (3) Mild steel, which has replaced... ↪ Read more

In the glass. Describes an experiment or procedure done outside of the animal's body, often in a test tube or petri dish.... ↪ Read more

One who completes a specified academic requirement, then embarks on a formal apprenticeship. Spelled "interne" as a verb.... ↪ Read more

When a horse strikes one foot with the other.... ↪ Read more

(1) To fold or lock together, as when the fingers of one hand are laced between those of the other. This term describes the manner in which the horny and sensitive laminae interlock within the hoof. (2) Specifically, collision between paired legs.... ↪ Read more

Used is some European smithies to describe a farrier whose status within the trade is between that of an apprentice and a journeyman.... ↪ Read more

Intern Classification Farrier. An AFA recognition for student and novice farriers. The ICF examination is similar in format to the CF exam, but has longer time limits and no forge work. Sub-passing scores on the CF exam may be accepted as part of the ICF exam. The ICF level is not considered to be... ↪ Read more

An educated guess that seems to fit the available evidence. See also: Scientific process.... ↪ Read more

Increase in tissue volume resulting from the enlargement of existing cells.... ↪ Read more

Glassy or transparent. Particularly the substance which covers the ends of bone at a joint.... ↪ Read more

Horseshoeing with the aid of a forge. May involve fabricating the horseshoes from barstock and/or hot setting.... ↪ Read more