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By Erica Larson, News Editor
Jul 21, 2013
Abnormal hoof conformation has become so very common that many horse owners and veterinarians have become "numb" to it. So says Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. But taking some time to become familiar with the healthy hoof can sharpen their ability to readily identify problems that could be contributing to lameness.
During a presentation at the 2013 Western Veterinary Conference, held earlier this year in Las Vegas, Nev., Taylor reviewed healthy hoof conformation characteristics and described some common and potentially function-affecting abnormalities practitioners should watch for during a hoof examination...
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http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32225/physical-exam-of-the-horse-hoof?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=lameness&utm_campaign=07-24-2013
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