21 Questions
What is the primary cause of canker in horses?
Bacterial infection
Which region of the hoof is most often affected by canker?
Frog region
What is a common clinical sign of canker in horses?
Rubber-like consistency of horn
How does canker differ from thrush in horses?
Thrush causes greasy, grey-white material
Which treatment step involves local treatment with disinfectant, drying, and hardening of horn in cases of canker?
Medical management step 2
What is one of the challenges associated with the treatment of canker in horses?
Recurrence rate exceeding 50%
What is a predisposing factor for white line disease in horses?
Poor-quality horn
Which of the following is a common treatment for hoof wall cracks in horses?
Debridement of necrotic horn
What is a significant consequence of heel bulb lacerations in horses?
Permanent damage to horn-producing cells
What is the main principle behind the treatment of keratomas in horses?
Support limb laminitis before surgery
Which condition is characterized by longitudinal disruption of the hoof wall in horses?
Hoof wall cracks
What does thrush infection in a horse's foot involve?
Infection of the frog
Which factor can lead to increased pressure necrosis of P3 in horses with keratomas?
"Tumor" of keratin producing cells
What is a potential outcome of not addressing predisposing factors for hoof wall cracks in horses?
'Chronic' infection of hoof capsule
Which of the following is a layman term for chronic laminitis?
Founder
What is the major force that acts on P3 according to the text?
Deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT)
How many primary epidermal lamellae are vertically arranged according to the text?
550 - 600
Which endocrinopathic disorder is associated with hormone imbalance, insulin dysregulation or resistance?
Equine Metabolic Disease
In laminitis, what is a unique, key mechanical event associated with ischemia?
Disruption of lamellar adhesions
What is the standard of care for prevention and treatment of laminitis according to the text?
Cryotherapy
'Road Founder' is associated with which type of laminitis?
'Trauma'
Explore the anatomy of the equine foot, examination techniques, and common disorders such as laminitis, thrush, white line disease, and hoof wall cracks. Learn about traumatic injuries, keratomas, subsolar abscess, pedal osteitis, navicular disease, and fractures within the hoof.
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