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What is the primary cause of canker in horses?
What is the primary cause of canker in horses?
- Viral infection
- Bacterial infection (correct)
- Parasitic infection
- Fungal infection
Which region of the hoof is most often affected by canker?
Which region of the hoof is most often affected by canker?
- Frog region (correct)
- Coronary band
- Heel region
- Sole region
What is a common clinical sign of canker in horses?
What is a common clinical sign of canker in horses?
- Rubber-like consistency of horn (correct)
- Cauliflower-like growth
- Greasy, grey-white material
- Foul odor
How does canker differ from thrush in horses?
How does canker differ from thrush in horses?
Which treatment step involves local treatment with disinfectant, drying, and hardening of horn in cases of canker?
Which treatment step involves local treatment with disinfectant, drying, and hardening of horn in cases of canker?
What is one of the challenges associated with the treatment of canker in horses?
What is one of the challenges associated with the treatment of canker in horses?
What is a predisposing factor for white line disease in horses?
What is a predisposing factor for white line disease in horses?
Which of the following is a common treatment for hoof wall cracks in horses?
Which of the following is a common treatment for hoof wall cracks in horses?
What is a significant consequence of heel bulb lacerations in horses?
What is a significant consequence of heel bulb lacerations in horses?
What is the main principle behind the treatment of keratomas in horses?
What is the main principle behind the treatment of keratomas in horses?
Which condition is characterized by longitudinal disruption of the hoof wall in horses?
Which condition is characterized by longitudinal disruption of the hoof wall in horses?
What does thrush infection in a horse's foot involve?
What does thrush infection in a horse's foot involve?
Which factor can lead to increased pressure necrosis of P3 in horses with keratomas?
Which factor can lead to increased pressure necrosis of P3 in horses with keratomas?
What is a potential outcome of not addressing predisposing factors for hoof wall cracks in horses?
What is a potential outcome of not addressing predisposing factors for hoof wall cracks in horses?
Which of the following is a layman term for chronic laminitis?
Which of the following is a layman term for chronic laminitis?
What is the major force that acts on P3 according to the text?
What is the major force that acts on P3 according to the text?
How many primary epidermal lamellae are vertically arranged according to the text?
How many primary epidermal lamellae are vertically arranged according to the text?
Which endocrinopathic disorder is associated with hormone imbalance, insulin dysregulation or resistance?
Which endocrinopathic disorder is associated with hormone imbalance, insulin dysregulation or resistance?
In laminitis, what is a unique, key mechanical event associated with ischemia?
In laminitis, what is a unique, key mechanical event associated with ischemia?
What is the standard of care for prevention and treatment of laminitis according to the text?
What is the standard of care for prevention and treatment of laminitis according to the text?
'Road Founder' is associated with which type of laminitis?
'Road Founder' is associated with which type of laminitis?
