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| + | ==Description== | ||
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| + | * Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule. | ||
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| + | ==Diagnosis== | ||
| + | ===Radiography=== | ||
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| + | * Well defined semicircular radiolucent area on the distal margin of the distal phalanx | ||
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| + | ==Treatment== | ||
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| + | * 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 | ||
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| + | ==Prognosis== | ||
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| + | * The hoof capsule may be permanently distorted and the new horn may lack full strength and resilience | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | * 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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Description
- 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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