Hoof Pick
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Description
A important part of animal health care a hoof pick is used to remove mud, manure, and stones from the sole of the horses hoof. Removal of mud and manure helps to prevent thrush a common hoof ailment which in very severe cases may cause lameness and the removal of stones helps to prevent stone bruises.
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Courtesy of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
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