| JETSON |  |
| BREED | : | Unknown |
| AGE | : | 30 years old |
| HEIGHT | : | 13.2 hh |
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COMMENTS
Jetson has upward type of growth and because of infrequent trimming has many problems as well as white line disease occurring around the whole hoof (visible in the after photo). 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
Left Front - Side View
13.12.08 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Left Front - Side View
13.12.08 |
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Before 1st Corrective Trim
Right Hind - Side View
13.12.08 |
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After 1st Corrective Trim
Right Hind - Side View
13.12.08 |
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High heels - observation
The heels are too high, which promotes a toe first landing. This inhibits extension of joints in the limb, places stress on the tendons and ligaments, and incorrectly distributes weight onto the front area of the hoof - an area not designed to incur such extreme force. (yellow dotted lines)
Action taken
By lowering the heel height as much as possible, the weight is more correctly distributed which promotes a heel strike. This results in the correct utilisation of shock absorption structures, expansion of the hoof and also extension of the limb.
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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. (turquoise arrow)
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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White line disease - observation
Opportunistic bacteria/fungi have multiplied in the stressed tissue space, resulting in white line disease.
Action taken
Non invasive removal of the dead and infected tissue, frequent trimming and most importantly removal of the cause ensures that it will not spread further. Over time diseased tissue will be replaced with healthy and functional regrowth.
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Coronet band - observation
Note the angle of the coronet band - it is almost ground parallel which indicates excessive weight bearing force is centred on the toe area rather than the heel.
Action taken
Immediately following this trim, the coronet angle is now improved.
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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 circles)
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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