This bill amends New Jersey's veterinary medicine regulations to exempt farriers and horseshoers from the requirements of being licensed as veterinarians. Specifically, it clarifies that the practice of veterinary medicine does not include the shoeing of horses and routine procedures related to horseshoeing, such as trimming and maintaining horse hooves. The bill aims to recognize the long-standing tradition of horse owners and experienced independent contractors performing these tasks without the need for veterinary licensure.

Additionally, the bill ensures that individuals engaged in farriery or horseshoeing are not subject to the provisions of the American Veterinary Medical Association Model Veterinary Practice Act, aligning New Jersey's laws with those of several other states that have enacted similar exemptions. This change is intended to facilitate the practice of farriery while maintaining the integrity of veterinary medicine regulations.