1992. Our aim in this paper is to link current interpretations of the functional design of hoof material, which were derived from histological studies and engineering tests in vitro, with an assessment of how the material is loaded in vivo.

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2001. The goal of this project is to describe the vertical deformation and to explain the role and the importance of this mechanism for the soundness of hooves and limbs of horses.

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1996. The aim of this study is to examine whether there are regional differences in the modulus of elasticity of hoof wall material and whether such differences correlate with the pattern of deformation which occurs in vivo.

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Date published unknown. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the effect of the level of feed intake and gelatin supplementation on rate of growth and quality of the equine hoof.

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1977. Plasma L-lactate was measured in 31 horses subsequent to carbohydrate overload of the gastrointestinal tract.

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