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The Effect of Season on Hoof Growth and Travel Patterns of Domestic Horses
<p>Hoof and paddock management are two of the most important facets of domestic horse care. Understanding hoof growth and shoeing needs as well as managing turnout to match behavior patterns may benefit equine well-being. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of season on hoof …
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Environmental, Nutritional, and Physiological Factors Associated with Hoof Growth and Wear in Holstein Cows
… and physiological parameters associated with hoof growth and wear were evaluated using data from 140 Holstein cows in five herds. Growth and wear of the dorsal and lateral regions of the front and rear outside claws were measured at approximately 2 mo intervals over a 14 mo period. Housing …
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The effect of loading upon hoof wall growth and hoof shape in the Thoroughbred foal
The hoof wall is adapted to take most of the weight-bearing of the foot and is anisotropic and homogeneous. Foals appear to be born with symmetrical paired feet which by maturity are frequently unequal in angle and width. They stand within minutes of birth subjecting the hoof wall to loading. Hoof …
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Effect of source of trace minerals and plane of nutrition on growth and health performance and hoof development of transported dairy calves
… and trace minerals source early in life on growth and health of transported calves, and 2) to quantify the effect of early nutrition programs and trace minerals source on hoof tissue development in young transported calves. Ninety Holstein bull calves <1 wk old were assigned to treatments in …