By Millemann, Y. and Remy, D., Point Veterinaire, 1999
Description
The germinate layer is responsible for the hoofs growth, and fed by the pododerma. An anarchic growth of the hoof can be caused by : defect in conformation of the limb, loot conditions (laminitis), and environmental factors (ground composition, hygiene of the litter). When these factors are known as well as the biomechanic forces involved, it is then possible to carry out preventative trimming, therefore correcting the conformation of the limb. A good distribution of the load, between lateral and medial hoof, as well as on two limbs must be achieved. This functional trimming must be carried out systematically twice yearly (12 photos, 6 figures, 4 encadres, 24 references)
The germinate layer is responsible for the hoofs growth, and fed by the pododerma. An anarchic growth of the hoof can be caused by : defect in conformation of the limb, loot conditions (laminitis), and environmental factors (ground composition, hygiene of the litter). When these factors are known as well as the biomechanic forces involved, it is then possible to carry out preventative trimming, therefore correcting the conformation of the limb. A good distribution of the load, between lateral and medial hoof, as well as on two limbs must be achieved. This functional trimming must be carried out systematically twice yearly (12 photos, 6 figures, 4 encadres, 24 references)
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