Equine hoof measurements for objective evaluation of conformation abnormalities
Mello Nicoletti, J.L.M.; Schlegel, C.; Thomassian, A.; Hussni, C.A.; Alves, A.L.G.
Veterinaria Noticias 6(1): 61-68
2000
Accession: 003434913
The following hoof measurements collected from 68 adult horses of various breeds are reported: (1) angle of dorsal hoof wall; angle of hells, mediolateral imbalance (medial and lateral height of the hells) and toe length; (2) length and width of the frog and front and hind feet (ground surface).
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