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(Permalink) Posted: Sep. 29 2007,11:02   

Quote (Richard Simons @ Sep. 29 2007,10:40)
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Using my argument from personal incredulity, what other advantage of loss of digits has been suggested?

Less problem with hanging toenails?

I realize you are making a funny, but I would note that structural problems with hoof wall, which is essentially the equivalent of a toe nail, are quite serious. Severe problems, like acute laminitis (founder), can lead to the horse having to be euthanized.  Remember that the next time you have an ingrown nail. ;)

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