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Revision as of 10:54, 3 March 2010



Description

Keratoma resection (Image courtesy of The Donkey Sanctuary)
  • Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule.

Diagnosis

Radiography

  • Well defined semicircular radiolucent area on the distal margin of the distal phalanx

Treatment

  • Complete excision of abnormal tissue, which may extend to the coronary band, can be curative. Best accomplished under general anaesthesia.
  • Hoof capsule must be adequately stabilised during the period of re-growth.
  • Potentially many months of restricted exercise and nursing care

Prognosis

  • The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience

References

  • Crane, M. (2008) The donkey's foot In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 10



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