Hoof Matters: Developing an Athletic Thoroughbred Hoof
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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: The regular application of hoof care and cleaning products is an important part of protocols designed to reduce burden of disease caused by the ubiquitous and multifactorial hoof disease digital dermatitis (DD) in dairy cows.
K. Grimm, A. Fiedler, C. Kröger
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Preliminary Biometric Study on Symmetry of Hoof Solear Aspect in Forelimbs in Four Horse Breeds [PDF]
Correct 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]
ObjectiveEquine 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]
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
Abecia +38 more
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Comparing the Difference in Traction Between the Bare Hoof, Iron Horseshoes and Two Glue-On Models on Different Surfaces [PDF]
The 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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Lameness and Hoof Disorders in Sheep and Goats from Small Ruminant Farms in Selangor, Malaysia [PDF]
Hoof 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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Comparison of Gait Characteristics for Horses Without Shoes, with Steel Shoes, and with Aluminum Shoes [PDF]
Differences 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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Case report: The gastrointestinal nematode Strongylus vulgaris as a cause of hoof abscess in a donkey. [PDF]
Stahel L +4 more
europepmc +3 more sources

