Anna Harrison BVSc BSc CertWEL MSc IAWEL AFTHEA MRCVS: The donkey - a very different hoof

Forge Knowledge Volume 2 Number 2 March 2018

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* 1. I authorise the Forge to share the results of this survey with the Farriers Registration Council for the purpose of auditing my CPD activity.

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* 2. Which best describes the shape of the donkey hoof?

Conical

Cylindrical

Oval

Spherical

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* 3. How often do donkeys usually require hoof trimming?

Every three to five weeks

Every six to 10 weeks

Every three months

Twice a year

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* 4. Which of the following should be borne in mind when trimming normal donkey hooves?

The heels will need trimming as well as the rest of the hoof wall

The hoof wall will need support after trimming

The sole should be convex

The toe should be left long

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* 5. How many points of balance do donkeys have on the loaded hoof?

Three

Four

Five

Six

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* 6. In trimming an overgrown donkey hoof, what is the correct order of steps?

Heel, sole & frog, toe

Toe, heel, sole & frog

Sole & frog, heel, toe

Toe, sole & frog, heel

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* 7. When trimming donkeys what is an important consideration to ensure a compliant donkey?

Tie up on short lead rope

Hold the foot low to the ground to avoid unbalancing the donkey

Always use a hoof stand

Ask the owner to pick up another foot

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* 1. I authorise the Forge to share the results of this survey with the Farriers Registration Council for the purpose of auditing my CPD activity.Signed -

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* 2. Which best describes the shape of the donkey hoof?

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* 3. How often do donkeys usually require hoof trimming?

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* 4. Which of the following should be borne in mind when trimming normal donkey hooves?

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* 5. How many points of balance do donkeys have on the loaded hoof?

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* 6. In trimming an overgrown donkey hoof, what is the correct order of steps?

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* 7. When trimming donkeys what is an important consideration to ensure a compliant donkey?

* 1. I authorise the Forge to share the results of this survey with the Farriers Registration Council for the purpose of auditing my CPD activity.

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