2/3: The foot Flashcards
1
Q
How long does the hoof take to grow down?
A
9-12 months
2
Q
What should you palpate in the hoof?
A
Digital pulses, coronary band, lateral cartilages
3
Q
What does poor hoof quality predispose to?
A
Cracks, brittleness, thin soles, sensitive feet
4
Q
How do you treat poor hoof quality?
A
Good farrier, nutrition, supplement with biotin (Farrier’s formula), topical applications e.g. hoof hardener or formalin
5
Q
How long after a nail prick do you see infection?
A
2-3 days later
6
Q
How soon after nail bind does lameness appear?
A
Immediately
7
Q
Where is the navicular bursa?
A
Between the bone and DDFT
8
Q
How do shoulder problems ALWAYS present?
A
Acutely
