Your horse is limping and a detailed visual exam by your veterinarian reveals a small black spot, suggesting a puncture wound. Your veterinarian radiographs the hoof: The X rays confirm the diagnosis, clearly showing the direction and depth of the puncture.
But for other hoof disorders, radiographs can fail to determine a cause of lameness, and your veterinarian might recommend additiona
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