Hoof Disorders and Farriery in the Donkey
| Autor: | Luke A. Poore, Alexandra K. Thiemann |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Hoof and Claw
medicine.medical_specialty animal structures 040301 veterinary sciences Hoof animal diseases Context (language use) Foot Diseases 0403 veterinary science Horse hoof medicine Animals Horses Animal Husbandry White line disease Equine business.industry 0402 animal and dairy science Equidae 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Laminitis 040201 dairy & animal science Dermatology Lameness Horse Diseases Donkey business |
| Zdroj: | Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice. 35:643-658 |
| ISSN: | 0749-0739 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cveq.2019.08.012 |
| Popis: | This article provides a review of hoof anatomy and care in donkeys and mules. Hoof disease is a major cause of poor welfare and mortality globally. Problems associated with hoof disease are discussed in the context of behavior, diet, treatment, and prevention. The most common conditions encountered are discussed, including laminitis, the overgrown unbalanced hoof, white line disease, flexural deformities, and other significant issues. Differences between donkey and horse hoof anatomy are described. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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