Laminitis in a mature elk hind (Cervus elaphus).
Laminitis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in elk presenting with shifting leg lameness, reluctance to move, recumbency and hoof wall ridging. Eliminating the underlying cause and corrective trimming lead to a good prognosis for recovery.
Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital, 171 Union Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105-2020, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D003670:Deer; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography