3. Diseases Of The Hoof. OCD Flashcards
1
Q
How to examine the hoof?
A
- balance
- symmetry
- horn quality
2
Q
Underrun heels
A
Low heel
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3
Q
Regular hoof. Angles
A
- 40-50˚ front hoof
- 50-55˚ hind hoof
- each horse has its own ideal hoof angle!
4
Q
Irregular hoof
A
- Long-toe-low-heel
- Steep hoof
- Narrow hoof
- Spreader hoof
- Diagonal hoof
5
Q
Long-toe-low-heel hoof
A
6
Q
Steep hoof
A
7
Q
Narrow hoof
A
8
Q
Spreader hoof
A
9
Q
Diagonal hoof
A
10
Q
Sick hoof
A
- Too tight
- Curved hoof
- Too flat sole
- Clubfoot - (flexor deformity of DDFT, treatment - oxy… ?…)
- Chromic laminitis
- high heel
- concave front wall
- divergent growth rings
- convex solar surface
- widening white line
11
Q
Trush — ?
A
Degenerative infective condition of the frog involving the central and lateral sulci
12
Q
Etiology of trush
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- wet, unhygienic stable condition
- neglecting of daily foot care
- predisposing factor: long contracted heels, deep sulci
- Fusobacterium necrophorum and others
13
Q
Clinical signs of trush
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- black necrotic exudate in the affected area
- foul odour
- complications: lameness, swelling (cellulitis, phlegmon)
14
Q
Treatment of trush
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15
Q
Canker — ?
A
Chronic hypertrophic moist pododermatitis of the epidermal tissue starting at the frog region