Hoof Matters: Developing an Athletic Thoroughbred Hoof [PDF]
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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Automatic hoof-on and -off detection in horses using hoof-mounted inertial measurement unit sensors. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 For gait classification, hoof-on and hoof-off events are fundamental locomotion characteristics of interest. These events can be measured with inertial measurement units (IMUs) which measure the acceleration and angular velocity in three directions.
M Tijssen +6 more
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Journal of Dairy Science, 2023 : Hoof overgrowth is associated with poor conformation, an altered weight-bearing surface, and a reduction in the hoof's anatomic and functional integrity.
Ngaio J Beausoleil +2 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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The effects of hoof health and hoof trimming on farm profitability [PDF]
Livestock ScienceAnimal diseases pose a significant threat to the global livestock industry, with severe economic consequences. To minimize this impact, farmers employ various preventative measures, with hoof trimming being the most common method for addressing hoof disorders.
Mikael Dahlvik +2 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]
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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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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