Pathology & Definition

Question 1

Dropped Sole

Answer 1

The sole has dropped below the border of the hoof wall. Convex shape.

Question 2

Corns

Answer 2

Damage to the area known as the seat of corn.

Question 3

Founder

Answer 3

Destruction of the laminar junction, resulting in the separation of the hoof wall from the coffin bone.

Question 4

Abscess

Answer 4

A cavity filled with pus and necrotic tissue.

Question 5

Club Foot

Answer 5

The foot is abnormally upright.

Question 6

Laminitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the dermal laminae, leading to lamina separation.

Question 7

Canker

Answer 7

Abnormal, accelerated growth, usually begins in the frog before moving to the rest of the foot.

Question 8

P3 Fracture

Answer 8

The distal phalanx has been chipped or suffered a break.

Question 9

Hoof Avulsion

Answer 9

Traumatic separation of the hoof capsule from the coffin bone.

Question 10

Cracks

Answer 10

A split or fissure in the hoof wall.

Question 11

Pedal Osteitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the coffin bone.

Question 12

Sole Bruises

Answer 12

Solear damage causing dark red or bluish discoloration.

Question 13

Quittor

Answer 13

Necrotic or infected collateral cartilage.

Question 14

Sidebone

Answer 14

The ossification of the collateral cartilages.

Question 15

Thrush

Answer 15

An infestation of the foot by anaerobic bacteria.

Question 16

White Line Disease (WLD)

Answer 16

The destruction of the white line & stratum internum by bacteria & fungus.

Question 17

Keratoma

Answer 17

Tumor of the horn, generally involves Stratum Internum.

Question 18

Sheared Heels

Answer 18

The bulbs of the foot are in different planes.

Question 19

Navicular

Answer 19

Pain in the caudal hoof, specifically around the podotrochlear area.

Question 20

Quarter Cracks

Answer 20

An opening parallel to the tubules. Begins at the coronary band and splits downward.

Question 21

Soft Heel Cracks

Answer 21

The area between the bulbs becomes inflamed and infected.