الفهرس 
Title : Studies on hoof conformation in relationship to different hoof lesions in working donkeys
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Abstract
The external hoof capsule characteristics for normal 20 donkeys and 73 abnormal donkeys were described, the incidence of abnormal hoof capsule conformations and the relationship between the hoof capsule abnormalities and different lesions within the foot in the donkeys were determined. Linear and angular measurements of hoof capsule were determined for normal and abnormal donkeys using digital photography and digital image processing software AutoCAD 2014 programme. The normal front hooves were more rounded and significantly larger than hind limbs. Hoof pastern axis was naturally broken forward. The prevalence of the abnormal hoof conformations in working donkey were 78.49 %.The common abnormal hoof conformations were sheared heel 75.3 %, Flared foot 72.6%, contracted heel 31.5%,club foot 30.1% and long toe underrun heel were 24.6%. The common hoof lesions were bruised sole 60.2%,hoof cracks 42.5%, joint arthritis 41.1%,Tendonitis 34.2, Desmitis 32.8% ,hoof abscess 27.3%, white line disease 27.4%, thrush 21.9%, Granulomatous inflammation of distal limb 9%, coronary band injuries 4%. The relationship between the abnormal hoof conformation and different hoof lesions were studied.Changes in the shape of hoof capsule, predisposed to hoof imbalance and lameness. As well as morphometric measurement will provide guidelines for the development of hoof trimming and correction of foot imbalance