AtlasHoofFIG. 06Foundation10 min
Map the hoof
Normal anatomy first: claws, capsule, sole zones, corium, digital cushion, and how horn grows and wears.
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Numbers
| Measure | Value | Spread · alarm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common clawMerck Veterinary Manual | Hind lateral | Outside hind claws take more load in cattle. That is why sole ulcers cluster there — not because that claw is weaker in the abstract. |
Sources
- Overview of Lameness in Cattle — Merck Veterinary Manual
- ICAR claw lesion identification and recording guidelines — ICAR
- Non-infectious claw horn lesions in cows — AHDB Knowledge Library
Plate credit
System figures are educational plates drawn from public-domain veterinary teaching anatomy (udder, claw, uterus, and housing relationships). They are not scanned specimens. Educational only.
Not a veterinary diagnosis, prescription, or ration formula.