Hoof Matters: Developing an Athletic Thoroughbred Hoof
Animals, 2022 Conformation of the hooves and distal limbs of foals and factors influencing their morphological development have not been reported in detail for the Thoroughbred breed.
Sarah Jane Hobbs +4 more
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Preliminary Biometric Study on Symmetry of Hoof Solear Aspect in Forelimbs in Four Horse Breeds [PDF]
AnimalsCorrect conformation and symmetry of bilateral hooves are associated with a properly balanced hoof, which has a significant impact on the biomechanics of movement and reduces the risk of injury.
Anna Stachurska +3 more
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Cyclooxygenase-2 and von Willebrand factor—an immunohistochemical study of the equine foot with and without laminitis, post-mortem perfused with paraffin oil [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceObjectiveEquine laminitis is a complex and potentially fatal disease characterized by severe vascular and inflammatory alterations within the equine foot.
Bianca A. Underberg +4 more
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A within farm clinical trial to compare two treatments (parenteral antibacterials and hoof trimming) for sheep lame with footrot [PDF]
Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2010 From observational studies, farmers who use parenteral antibacterials to promptly treat all sheep with footrot (FR) or interdigital dermatitis (ID) have a prevalence of lameness of
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Comparing the Difference in Traction Between the Bare Hoof, Iron Horseshoes and Two Glue-On Models on Different Surfaces [PDF]
SensorsThe interaction between equine hooves and various ground surfaces is a critical factor for injury prevention and performance in modern equestrian sports. Accurate measurement of surface grip is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of different hoof
Claudia Siedler +3 more
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Comparison of Gait Characteristics for Horses Without Shoes, with Steel Shoes, and with Aluminum Shoes [PDF]
AnimalsDifferences in horseshoe materials may have effects on gait that could change perceived esthetic qualities. Objective information regarding effects of shoeing on gait characteristics of horses is scant.
Katherine Gottleib +6 more
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Lameness and Hoof Disorders in Sheep and Goats from Small Ruminant Farms in Selangor, Malaysia [PDF]
AnimalsHoof disorders in small ruminants pose significant challenges to animal welfare and farm productivity. This study presents the first attempt to determine the prevalence of lameness and hoof disorders and their associated risk factors in goat and sheep ...
Fatini Dayana Binti Rashid +6 more
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Hoof Expansion, Deformation, and Surface Strains Vary with Horseshoe Nail Positions
Animals, 2023 Racehorses are susceptible to underrun heel hoof conformation. Racehorses are often shod with nails placed toward the heel. It is unknown if palmar nails restrict or alter hoof deformation in a manner that could promote the development of underrun heel ...
Vanessa E. Dahl +4 more
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Spread associations of hoof pathology in donkeys in the central and eastern regions of Ukraine
Науковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Ґжицького: Серія Ветеринарні науки, 2022 Interest in keeping a donkey as a working, productive, sports and entertainment, and companion animal is constantly growing both in the countries of the world and in Ukraine.
B. Kyrychko, O. Sakharova
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The Hoof Color of Australian White Sheep Is Associated with Genetic Variation of the MITF Gene
Animals, 2023 Studying the characteristics of mammalian hoof colors is important for genetic improvements in animals. A deeper black hoof color is the standard for breeding purebred Australian White (AUW) sheep and this phenotype could be used as a phenotypic marker ...
Peng Su +6 more
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