Does a 4–6 Week Shoeing Interval Promote Optimal Foot Balance in the Working Equine?
Variation in equine hoof conformation between farriery interventions lacks research, despite associations with distal limb injuries. This study aimed to determine linear and angular hoof variations pre- and post-farriery within a four to six week shoeing/trimming interval. Seventeen hoof and distal...
Main Authors: | Kirsty Leśniak, Jane Williams, Kerry Kuznik, Peter Douglas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-03-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/7/4/29 |
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