| JAFFA |  |
| BREED | : | SB |
| AGE | : | 17 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 15.2 hh |
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COMMENTS
Jaffa has always had shoes on, however has had trouble with reoccurring abscess problems. The shoes have been removed and circulation has now been restored to the hooves. With consistent and correct 4 weekly trims, the tendency to abscess will resolve itself. The after photos do not show a perfect hoof, however the hooves are well on their way to becoming strong, healthy and well functioning.
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
23.03.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Front - Side View
23.03.09 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Underneath View
23.03.09 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Underneath View
23.03.09 |
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Splits and chips - observation
The splits, chips, cracks and breakages have occurred due to a combination of factors - usually poor hoof horn along with either infrequent or incorrect trimming.
Action taken
The splits, chips, cracks and breakages have been removed as much as possible. With consistent and correct trimming these will not reoccur.
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Dead tissue on soles - observation
From lack of ground contact and/or movement, dead sole tissue has failed to exfoliate.
Action taken
After removal of built up dead tissue, the sole has transformed into a functional more concave structure.
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Black thrush - observation
Little or no contact of the sole with the ground has prevented it from exfoliating naturally. This has caused a build up of dead tissue which has been invaded by bacteria/fungi, giving the affected area a blackish appearance on the surface. When partially removed, a crumbly white interior is revealed. (orange dotted circle)
Action taken
With the cause of the problem removed along with all dead tissue - stimulation by ground contact will prevent this from reoccurring.
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