Linear elastic and hyperelastic studies of equine hoof mechanical response at different hydration levels.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104622
Abstract: Most simulation studies on equine hoof biomechanics employed linear elastic (LE) material models. However, the equine hoof wall's stress-strain relationship is nonlinear and varies with hydration level. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the accuracy… read more here.
Keywords: hoof wall; linear elastic; hydration levels; studies equine ... See more keywords
The Equine Hoof: Laminitis, Progenitor (Stem) Cells, and Therapy Development
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DOI: 10.1177/0192623319880469
Abstract: The equine hoof capsule, composed of modified epidermis and dermis, is vital for protecting the third phalanx from forces of locomotion. There are descriptions of laminitis, defined as inflammation of sensitive hoof tissues but recognized… read more here.
Keywords: hoof; equine hoof; tissue; laminitis progenitor ... See more keywords