Hoof Tester
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Artifact Overview
To better diagnose hoof injuries in horses, veterinarians apply light pressure to different points on the bottom of the hoof with a hoof tester. During the examination, veterinarians observe the horse’s reaction, noting any sensitivity or other irregularities.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hoof tester
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.59.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dark gray
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 14.5 in
Width: 6.25 in
Length: 0.75 in
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