Research Update: Glue-on Shoes And Heel Movement
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Standard shoeing practices including nails and glues restrict heel movement, which may limit shock absorption and blood flow to the hoof. Researchers in Japan evaluated the effect of new glue-on shoes that are flexible or glued using only two side clips on horse heel movement. The researchers conducted two experiments to compare forelimb heel movement […]
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