Computed tomographic measurements in 110 front hooves of non-lame Thoroughbred racehorses and Warmblood showjumpers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are no published reference ranges on computed tomographic (CT) hoof wall and sole measurements.

Objectives

To establish reference ranges for CT measurements of the hoof wall and sole in non-lame horses, and to investigate associations between measurements and signalment, laterality, and medial or lateral sides.

Study design

Retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Methods

Soft tissue reconstructions of fan-beam CT studies of 110 front feet of 56 non-lame horses (30 Thoroughbred racehorses, 26 Warmblood showjumpers), performed in non- to semi-weightbearing positions, were analysed. Hoof wall thickness and its layers were measured at standardised sites. The dorsal hoof wall to palmar length of the distal phalanx (DHWDP) ratio was calculated. Paired

SUBMITTER: Szabo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326948 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature