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AVTRW, ASF, BSAS Annual Conference, University of Nottingham 4-5 April 2011. Comparison of the Zonal Moisture Content of the Stratum medium of Donkey Hoof Horn to that of Horse Hoof Horn Lyn Hopegood, Simon Collins, John Reilly. Materials and Methods.
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AVTRW, ASF, BSAS Annual Conference, University of Nottingham 4-5 April 2011 Comparison of the Zonal Moisture Content of the Stratum medium of Donkey Hoof Hornto that of Horse Hoof HornLyn Hopegood, Simon Collins, John Reilly
Materials and Methods • Clippings from 10 donkeys and 16 horses • Sections approx 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm by hoof wall depth • Divided into zones, zone 1 outer, zone 4 inner • Dried over P2O5 to assess moisture content
Results and Conclusions Zonal Moisture Content for Donkey and Horse Hoof Horn
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Donkey Sanctuary Generous sponsorship for PhD studentships Post-Doctoral Research Funding Dodson and Horrell Ltd Donation of image analysis equipment