Hoof Care Lameness + Leg Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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Hoof Care
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Hoof Care
Hoof Care Lameness + Leg Exam
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
parts of the hoof - bulbs of heel, angle of the wall, angle of the sole,
epidermal laminae, central cleft of frog, bars, lateral cleft, wall, sole, toe,
point of frog, bearing surface, white line
heel - quarter - toe
parts of t...
soaking and drying cycle - ✔✔when soaking, the hoof expands
when drying, the hoof contracts
it's the worst for your horse to be in a constant soaking and drying cycle
scratches /mud fever - ✔✔pastern dermatitis: caused by bacteria present in
the soil
trimming - ✔✔- need regular schedule
- need good balance: straight hoof-pastern angle, easy breakover, and
adequate heel support
when to shoe? - ✔✔- when hoof wear exceeds hoof growth
- when extra traction is needed
- when corrective shoeing is needed for disease/condition or poor
conformation
shoeing - ✔✔- needs regular schedule
- can create hot nails
- studs are used in shoeing for traction
- winter: use pads or borium
anatomy of the lower leg - ✔✔
leg care (before work) - ✔✔- clean
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