Cross-sectional study of the prevalence of and risk factors for hoof disorders in horses in The Netherlands

Holzhauer, M.; Bremer, Renee; Santman-Berends, I.M.G.A.; Smink, O.; Janssens, Ivan A.; Back, Willem

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.02.013

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“…This indicates that the hoof has areas that deform differently with the horse's gait; therefore, it is important to try to have these structures in the best possible state, since poor conformation can cause growth abnormalities and development, which predisposes to hoof microfractures. Several studies (35)(36)(37) have shown that microfractures are the second most recurrent hoof problem. On the other hand, it has to be considered that in those studies, the measurement of tensile strength was performed post mortem using tendons, ligaments, and cartilage (38)(39)(40), while in the present study, samples were obtained from hooves of live animals.…”

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Preliminary Study on the Connection Between the Mineral Profile of Horse Hooves and Tensile Strength Based on Body Weight, Sex, Age, Sampling Location, and Riding Disciplines

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Hoof mineral profile is important as it could affect locomotion. Factors such as body weight, sex, age, and riding disciplines affect hoof mineral profile. In Mexico and globally, studies are needed on the characterization of mineral profile of hooves and tensile strength, as this could help to prevent overgrowth or microfractures. Therefore, in the present survey, 165 samples of equine hoof cuttings from different sex, ages, breeds, and riding disciplines from different regions of Mexico were analyzed for their mineral composition, and a universal testing machine was used to measure tensile strength. More than half of the samples were from males (63%) and aged 3 to 5 years (52%). Most samples were obtained from horses used for reproduction (36%) and working (29%) purposes. The most preponderant minerals were K (3,416 μg/g), Na (2,242 μg/g), and Ca (631 μg/g). Tensile strength ranged from 1.2 to 45 N. Females had higher (P < 0.05) amounts of Zn than males. Animals younger than 3 years old have lower (P < 0.05) levels of Na than those between 3 and 5 years old. Horses used for reproduction had lower (P < 0.05) Mg concentrations than animals used for running and working. Tensile strength was similar between demographic characteristics. Horses from Santa Gertrudis military ranch had higher (P < 0.05) levels of Ca, Se, and Na compared with horses from other sampling location. Copper was higher (P < 0.05) in horses from racecourse. Potassium was higher (P < 0.05) in horses from the Presidential General Staff. Overall, there was no evident connection between sex, ages, breeds, and riding disciplines from different regions of Mexico and the mineral composition of the hoof or its tensile strength. Further research should focus on the relation on specific feeding regimes, horse individual characteristic, hoof mineral contents, and tensile strength.

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Preliminary Study on the Connection Between the Mineral Profile of Horse Hooves and Tensile Strength Based on Body Weight, Sex, Age, Sampling Location, and Riding Disciplines

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“…15.0% of the ewes. Based on horse and cattle studies, inappropriate housing conditions, poor bedding, increased moisture, manure exposition, vitamin and trace mineral deficiencies, poor-quality hoof keratin and hoof conformation, as well as increased age and BCS lead to the disruption of hoof wall integrity and may predispose to hoof wall cracks and injuries [62][63][64][65][66]. Poor wool quality could be linked to a higher prevalence of hoof wall cracks, due to the fact that keratin of both wool and hoof horn have similar low-and highsulfur protein fractions [67][68][69]; however, this was not confirmed by the model applied in our study.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Epizootiological Study and Risk Assessment of Foot-Related Lesions and Lameness in Intensive Dairy Sheep Farms

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Kalogianni

Simitzis

et al. 2021

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Foot-related lameness, foot-diseases and lesions are emerging issues in dairy sheep; however, relevant epizootiological studies are scarce, and risk factors have not been elucidated. The objectives of this cross-sectional study were (i) to address this dearth of knowledge by investigating the epizootiology of lameness-related foot-lesions and diseases, and (ii) to assess the impact of potential risk factors on foot health, in intensive dairy sheep farms. Thirty farms were assigned in two representative clusters using a multivariate statistical analysis. Three farms per cluster and 100 multiparous milking ewes per farm (total n = 600) were selected and enrolled in the study. Foot-related lameness, ovine interdigital dermatitis (OID), infectious footrot (IFR), white line disease, hoof wall cracks, as well as health and welfare traits were recorded. Overall prevalence of foot-related lameness was 9.0% and was primarily associated with IFR; however, additional infectious and non-infectious foot diseases and lesions also contributed. Among infectious foot diseases, OID was the most prevalent (21.3%) followed by IFR (8.0%); WLD and hoof wall cracks were the most prevalent non-infectious foot-lesions (37.7% and 15.3%, respectively). IFR and OID prevalence increased with age (p < 0.05) and BCS (p < 0.01), respectively, suggesting that host-related factors and husbandry practices are important determinants of its occurrence.

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“…Skin wounds are common in equids, and are usually associated with ill-fitting harness systems, poor handling by owners and handlers (de Aluja, 1998;Galindo et al, 2018), high or low densities during the journey (Padalino, 2015), handling during loading, unloading, fighting with other horses or even from sharp objects/obstacles in facilities or in the truck (Roy et al, 2015a). On the other hand, the prevalence of foot diseases that cause lameness in horses can reach 80% (Holzhauer et al, 2017). Recently, a study in the UK found that lameness had a prevalence of 36% and was the main reason horses were sent to the abattoir or euthanized (Pollard et al, 2020).…”

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Welfare of horses from Mexico and the United States of America transported for slaughter in Mexico: Fitness profiles for transport and pre-slaughter logistics

Lama

Gonzales-Castro

Gutiérrez-Piña

et al. 2020

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

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Cross-sectional study of the prevalence of and risk factors for hoof disorders in horses in The Netherlands

Cited by 13 publications

References 27 publications

Preliminary Study on the Connection Between the Mineral Profile of Horse Hooves and Tensile Strength Based on Body Weight, Sex, Age, Sampling Location, and Riding Disciplines

Preliminary Study on the Connection Between the Mineral Profile of Horse Hooves and Tensile Strength Based on Body Weight, Sex, Age, Sampling Location, and Riding Disciplines

A Cross-Sectional Epizootiological Study and Risk Assessment of Foot-Related Lesions and Lameness in Intensive Dairy Sheep Farms

Welfare of horses from Mexico and the United States of America transported for slaughter in Mexico: Fitness profiles for transport and pre-slaughter logistics

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