Effect of inbreeding on the “Club Foot” disorder in Arabian Pureblood horses reared in Italy
Background: “The Club Foot” (or “Mismatched Foot”) is an acquired or congenital flexural deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint, caused by a shortening of the musculotendinous unit of the deep digital flexor tendon. Aim: The aim of this research was to detect the incidence of the disorder...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tripoli University
2019-09-01
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Series: | Open Veterinary Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2019-03-069%20L.%20Comparini%20et%20al.pdf |