Definition:
Hornification reaching from the coronet down to the bearing edge on the inner surface of the hoof wall.
Causes:
Injured or irritated coronary or laminar corium as a result of a knock against the coronet or quicking.
Symptoms:
Localized, semicircular extension of the white line, abnormal or excessive horn production, in severe cases lameness.
Treatment:
Keraphyllocele may only be operated if it is clearly diagnosed as the cause of lameness. If the horse is not lame, it is only necessary to cut away locally the immediate wall sections up to the corium. In less severe cases, the DALLMER Hoofshoe with T-shaped steel inlay or the DALLMER Cuff can stabilize the hoof and preserve the hoof shape, similar to a pressure bandage.
When applying the hoofshoes, please spread the glue in a thin layer so that the heat of reaction of the two components doesn’t have a negative effect on the wound.
