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VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-EQUINE PRACTICE
Volume 35, Issue 3, Pages 643-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2019.08.012
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Donkey; Mule; Hoof; Farriery; Lameness; Laminitis
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This article provides a review of hoof anatomy and care in donkeys and mules. Hoof disease is a major cause of poor welfare and mortality globally. Problems associated with hoof disease are discussed in the context of behavior, diet, treatment, and prevention. The most common conditions encountered are discussed, including laminitis, the overgrown unbalanced hoof, white line disease, flexural deformities, and other significant issues. Differences between donkey and horse hoof anatomy are described.
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