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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
* The donkey hoof wall is more pliant and deformable (Hopegood ''et al'', 2003)
* The donkey hoof wall is more pliant and deformable (Hopegood ''et al'', 2003)
* The extensor process of the distal phalanx may be below the upper limit of the hoof capsule in normal feet - interpret radiographs accordingly
* The extensor process of the distal phalanx may be below the upper limit of the hoof capsule in normal feet - interpret radiographs accordingly
==Routine trimming==
==Routine trimming==
Excessive rasping of the external layers of the hoof capsule should be avoided, however, it is often necessary in chronic foot disease. The hoof wall needs to be brought back into parallel alignment with the underlying dorsal cortex of the distal phalanx. The most proximal aspect of the hoof capsule at the midline is a useful guide to such treatment.
Excessive rasping of the external layers of the hoof capsule should be avoided, however, it is often necessary in chronic foot disease. The hoof wall needs to be brought back into parallel alignment with the underlying dorsal cortex of the distal phalanx. The most proximal aspect of the hoof capsule at the midline is a useful guide to such treatment.
The balance, gait and comfort should be assessed after trimming and appropriate advice given to the owners on future management, feeding and general health care.
The balance, gait and comfort should be assessed after trimming and appropriate advice given to the owners on future management, feeding and general health care.
==Shoeing==
==Shoeing==