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Root Hair Plexus

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Arrangement of sensory nerves located at the root of the hair follicle that enables it to sense touch

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Sebaceous Gland

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Simple holocrine glands that secrete sebum through the hair follicle

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Root

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Anchor of the hair that attaches it to the connective tissue layer

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Secondary Hair

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The smaller, yet most numerous hairs in an animal’s undercoat

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Shaft

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Keratinized, visible portion of hair that extends above the surface of the epithelium

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Sinus Hairs

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“Tactile hairs”

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Sebum

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Secretion of the sebaceous gland containing oils and epithelial cells that is released into the hair follicle to lubricate the hair and skin

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Velvet Skin

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Soft skin on deer antlers that provides a vascular source necessary during the early seasonal growth of the antler, and is often eaten by the buck due to its high nutritive value

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Wool-type Hairs

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Hair coat composed primarily of secondary hairs seen in sheep

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Ungula

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“Hoof”

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Stratum Germinativum

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  1. “Stratum basale”
  2. Base layer of the epidermis composed of a single layer of cuboidal cells that divide to replenish the superficial layer of the epidermis
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Stratum Granulosum

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Granular layer of epidermis located between the stratum germinativum and the stratum lucidum, that contains keratohyaline and lamellated granules that aids in waterproofing skin

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Stratum Spinosum

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Prickle cell layer of the epidermis that is located between the stratum germinativum and the stratum granulosum, that is weblike and dense with intercellular attachments

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Tylotrich Hairs

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Hairs that aid in the perception of touch

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Ungulate

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Hooved animal

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Stratum Lucidum

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Clear layer of epidermis located beneath the stratum cornerman, that is present in only very thick skin (like paw pads)

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Tyrosine Melanin

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Pigment that produces brown-black colors in hair

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Telogen Effluvium

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  1. “Blowing the coat”
  2. Overall hair loss that occurs from hair follicles being in a synchronized telegenic phase due to stress, medication, malnutrition, or hormonal changes
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Stratum Corneum

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  1. “Horny layer”

2. Most superficial layer of epidermis whose cells are dead remnants of keratinocytes and are anucleated & keratinized

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5 Epidermal Layers

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  1. Stratum germinativum/basale
  2. Stratum spinosum
  3. Stratum granulosum
  4. Stratum lucidum
  5. Stratum corneum
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Telogen Phase

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Resting phase of hair growth

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Tactile Hairs

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Hairs sensitive to touch

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Tactile Elevations

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Small elevations located throughout the epidermal surface that usually contains a tactile hair and is important in the perception of touch

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Primary Hairs

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Large straight hairs predominant in complex hair follicles

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Polled Breeds

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Hornless animals from species that normally produce horns, and are specifically bred for this trait

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Pigmentation

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Degree of coloration that depends on the concentration of melanin (more melanin = darker color)

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Pheomelanin

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Sulfur-based yellow-brown pigment that produces a reddish color in hair

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Papilla

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  1. Nipplelike protuberance
    or
  2. Depressions in the death tracts that give rise to new feathers
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Pacinian Corpuscle

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Tactile nerve endings in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin that sense deep and heavy pressure

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Merkel’s Cells

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Cells located in small numbers in the epidermal-dermal junction that aid in tactile sensory function

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Melanosomes

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Granules filled with melanin that are transferred from melanocytes to keratinocytes

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Melanocyte

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Cell located within the lower epidermis that produces tyrosinase and melanin

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Melanin

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Sulferous pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, hair, choroid of the eye, and melanomas

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Meissner’s Corpuscles

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Oval tactile nerve endings found within the dermal papillae of the epidermis that are sensitive to light tough and often occur in areas with no hair follicles

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Medulla

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Innermost layer of a hair strand that is made of 2-3 layers of flexible soft keratin

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Lanolin

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Fat-based secretions of sheep’s sebaceous glands that are often used in lotions and ointments

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Langerhans Cells

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Macrophages of the epidermis that phagocytize invading microorganisms and serve as antigen-presenting cells

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Keratinocytes

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  1. Cells that synthesize keratin
  2. As they travel away from the basement membrane toward the superficial epithelium, they lose their organelles to make way for keratin. The cells die by the time they reach the surface
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Keratinization

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Formation of keratin inside epithelial cells of the skin as they mature

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Keratin Fibers

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Strong strands of fibrous keratin that are insoluble in water

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Keratin

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Tough waterproof protein that is a major component of the epidermis and makes up scales, beaks, claws, fathers, nails, hair, horns, & hooves

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Interdigital Pouch

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Pouch of cutaneous tissue found between the toes of cloven-hooved animals that exudes a waxy substance

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Integumentary/Integumentary System

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Outer covering of the body that consists of skin, nails, hair, hooves, horns, etc.

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Inguinal Pouch

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  1. “Mammary pouch”

2. Pouch if cutaneous tissue found within the inguinal area of sheep

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Infraorbital Pouch

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  1. “Lacrimal pouch”

2. Pouch of cutaneous tissue found rostral to the medial canthus of the eye in sheep and other ungulates

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Implantation Angle

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Degree of angulation of a shaft or hair

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Horn

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Horny keratinized extension of the frontal bone in ruminate ungulates that arises from the corium and varies in shape and size depending on age, sex, & species

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Hair follicle

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Tubelike invaginations of the epidermis near the arrector pili and sebaceous glands that go through the dermis and into the connective tissue, where the hair is rooted

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Hair Bulb

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Bulbous portion of the hair follicle in the dermis that provides the material for hair production

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Ergots

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Horny keratinized growths located behind the fetlocks of horses that are believed to be vestigial remnants of metacarpal and metatarsal pads

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Epidermis

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Outermost layer of skin that is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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Epidermal Orifice

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Opening of the hair follicle through which the hair emerges

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Dermis

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Deep connective tissue portion of the skin that contains blood vessels, glands, and hair follicles

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Cutaneous Membrane

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  1. “Integument”

2. Composed of dermis and epidermis

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Cutaneous Muscles

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Thin muscles in the connective tissue beneath the skin that cause the skin to twitch when contracted

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Cuticle

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Single layer of cells that makes up the outermost lawyer of the hair shaft

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Cortex

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The layer surrounding the medulla that is composed of hard keratin

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Corium

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Dermis of the skin

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Connective Tissue Papilla

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Base of the hair follicle that ultimately provides the material necessary to create hair

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Compound Follicles

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Follicles through which more than one hair emerges

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Claws

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Accessory appendages of the integumentary system found mainly in carnivores that are used for grasping prey and self defense

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Chestnut

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Horny keratinized growths located on the medial forearms and hocks of horses that are believed to be vestigial remnants of carpal and tarsal bones or extra toes

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Catagen Phase

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Transitional phase between anagen and telogen phases of the hair growth cycle

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Arrector Pili Muscle

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Smooth muscle that is attached to the base of hair follicles and is responsible for the involuntary ‘hair raising’ response to cold, fear, or aggression

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Anagen Phase

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Active phase of hair growth

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Laminae

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Interdigitations between the corium and hoof that serve as attachment sites between the hood and coffin bone

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Point

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Portion of the frog that points toward the toe of the horse’s hoof

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Poll

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Top of the head between the bases of the ears

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Quarters

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Medial and lateral regions of the hoof

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Barrel

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Trunk of the body formed by the rib cage and abdomen

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Brisket

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The area at the base of the neck between the front legs that covers the cranial end of the sternum

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Withers

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The area dorsal to the scapulas

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Tailhead

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Dorsal part of the base of the tail

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White Line

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The white (or light-colored) region that marks where the wall and sole of the hood adjoin

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Planum Nasolabiale

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Topmost plane of the muzzle in horses and cows

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Planum Nasale

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Topmost plane of the muzzle in cats, dogs, and sheep

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Lateral Cartilages

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Two large bands of cartilage in the equine hood that aids in venous return in conjunction with the frog and digital cushion

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Flank

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Lateral surface of the abdomen between the last rib and the hind limbs

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Frog

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Think triangular pad on the palmar and plantar surfaces of the horse hoof that is part of the “circulatory pump” of the hoof

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Heel

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Most caudal region of the hoof

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Hoof Wall

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External cornified portion of the hoof that grows constantly downward from the coronary band to the sole

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Central Sulcus

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Central depression of the frog in the horse hoof

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Angle

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Angle of the hoof wall as viewed from a lateral aspect when the foot is flat on the ground

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Collateral Sulcus

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Deep ridge and n either side of the frog that separates it from the bars in the horse hoof

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Coronary Band

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Part of the hoof that articulates with the skin

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Coronary Corium

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Part of the corium that has differentiated to provide nourishment to the hoof at the site of the coronary band

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Horn Tubes

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Minute lines that transverse the hoof wall vertically from the germinating layer of the coronary band to the sole

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Laminitis

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  1. “Founder”
  2. Inflammation of the laminae that causes extreme pain and heat in the horse hoof (usually the front feet) that can be caused by ingesting large quantities of grain, drug reactions, retained placenta, or trauma

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