Thesis
Radiogrpahic Analysis of the Dorsal Hoof Wall Thickness in Clinically Normal Draft Horses
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000005372
Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the radiographic thickness of the dorsal hoof wall in normal draft horse feet.
Animals. Thirty-three adult draft horses with no history of laminitis, no clinically obvious lameness, and visibly unremarkable front feet were included.
Procedures. Prospective, descriptive study of clinically normal draft horses’ front feet. Lateromedial radiographs were acquired of the front feet. A ratio of the dorsal hoof wall thickness to the length of the distal phalanx (DHWP3 ratio) was calculated.
Results. The dorsal hoof wall thickness to length of the distal phalanx was calculated as 0.33 +/- 0.03 in this population of draft horses.
Clinical Relevance. Previously published, maximal dorsal hoof wall ratios in lighter breeds are <0.30. The majority of draft horses in this study have DHWP3 ratios larger than previously published values in lighter breeds. These results may help the equine practitioner avoid a false positive diagnosis of laminitis when evaluating draft horse feet.
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- Title
- Radiogrpahic Analysis of the Dorsal Hoof Wall Thickness in Clinically Normal Draft Horses
- Creators
- Casey Larsen
- Contributors
- Thomas Wilkinson (Advisor)Gregory D Roberts (Committee Member)John Mattoon (Committee Member)Macarena Sanz (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Veterinary Medicine, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 21
- Identifiers
- 99901031038201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis