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Hoof - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:31, 4 August 2008
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Dewclaws are present in most ruminants but do not make contact with the ground. They consist of wall and bulb and have no practical importance.
Dewclaws are present in most ruminants but do not make contact with the ground. They consist of wall and bulb and have no practical importance.
===Porcine Hoof===
The hooves of pigs are principally similar to those of ruminants, however the wall is straight, not bent medially at the toe, and have a soft bulb that is well distanced from the wall and sole. The hooves of the accessory digits are of the same structure as the principal digits, but only bear weight on soft ground.
Hoof trimming in pigs is rarely required due to the short lifespan of the farmed pig.