Abnormalities of hoof growth and development.
The normal development of the horn capsule (epidermis), with its dermal support (corium), is described. Abnormalities of horn growth may be caused by changes in blood flow (laminitis), the biomechanics of weight bearing, heritable developmental conditions, and other changes of unknown cause.
van Amstel
S R
SR
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. VanAmstel.Sarel@Hospital.vet.utk.edu
Shearer
J K
JK
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000473:pathology; D007794:Lameness, Animal; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities