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Journal of veterinary science2018; 19(4); 557-562; doi: 10.4142/jvs.2018.19.4.557

Changes in hoof kinetics and kinematics at walk in response to hoof trimming: pressure plate assessment.

Abstract: Appropriate hoof preparation and symmetry are linked to the well-being of the horse. Previous studies have shown the efficacy of pressure plates (PPs) in delivering objective biomechanical analysis. We aimed to assess the effect of hoof trimming on hoof biomechanics using a PP. Nine clinically sound Arabian horses were walked across a PP while foot strike was recorded by a digital camera. Kinetic and kinematic parameters were recorded before and after trimming. Changes were considered significant when ＜ 0.05. Vertical force ( = 0.026) and contact pressure ( = 0.006) increased after trimming. Stance-phase duration ( = 0.006), swing-phase duration ( = 0.023), and gait-cycle duration ( = 0.007) decreased significantly post-trimming. The observed changes in kinetic and kinematic parameters were related to hoof trimming. The reported results underline the importance of farriery practice and its effect on hoof biomechanics, which should be considered by both farriers and veterinarians.
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Publication Date: 2018-02-28 PubMed ID: 29486539PubMed Central: PMC6070594DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2018.19.4.557Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study examines the effect of hoof trimming on the biomechanics of horses’ hooves. The research found that hoof trimming influences critical parameters such as vertical force, contact pressure, and the durations of various phases of the gait cycle.

Introduction and Aims

  • The researchers in this study aimed to investigate the effect of hoof trimming on the biomechanics of a horse’s hoof. They utilized a tool known as a pressure plate to deliver an objective analysis of changes in the hoof pre- and post-trimming.

Methodology

  • The study was conducted on nine clinically healthy Arabian horses.
  • The horses were made to walk across a pressure plate, and the hoof strike was recorded using a digital camera. This was done before and after the hoof trimming session.
  • Various kinetic and kinematic parameters were noted and analyzed for changes influenced by the trimming.

Results and Findings

  • The study found that certain parameters significantly changed as a result of hoof trimming. This includes an increase in vertical force and contact pressure, and a decrease in the duration of the stance phase, swing phase, and overall gait cycle.
  • Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of changes in these parameters, with each having a p-value of less than 0.05 (the widely accepted threshold for statistical significance).

Conclusion and Implications

  • The observed changes were directly related to the process of hoof trimming, demonstrating the impact of farriery practices on the hoof biomechanics of horses.
  • This indicates the importance of considering these parameters when trimming horse hooves, due to their potential effect on the horse’s posture and movement.
  • The results underline the necessity for both farriers and veterinarians to take into account the potential implications of hoof trimming to ensure the overall well-being of the horse.

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Faramarzi B, Nguyen A, Dong F. (2018). Changes in hoof kinetics and kinematics at walk in response to hoof trimming: pressure plate assessment. J Vet Sci, 19(4), 557-562. https://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2018.19.4.557

Publication

Journal of veterinary science
ISSN: 1976-555X
NlmUniqueID: 100964185
Country: Korea (South)
Language: English
Volume: 19
Issue: 4
Pages: 557-562

Researcher Affiliations

Faramarzi, Babak
  • College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA.
Nguyen, An
  • College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, CA 91768, USA.
Dong, Fanglong
  • Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA.

MeSH Terms

  • Animal Husbandry / methods
  • Animals
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Female
  • Hoof and Claw / surgery
  • Horses / physiology
  • Horses / surgery
  • Kinetics
  • Male
  • Pressure
  • Walking

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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