Cow-hocked (adj.) or cow hock (n.) describes defects in conformations of four-legged animals, especially cattle and horses, but also dogs and cats.
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An animal is a cow-hocked when the mace is set in, so it looks widened on the hind legs. This can result in the use of uneven nails, which can end in permanent lameness, and may prove to be a very serious condition. Permanent remoteness usually results in animals going for meat, because cows will be too sick to move, cow's milk will not get to the standard, and the animal can not be used in breeding, because this trait will continue. However, most animals will not have too serious a condition, and will run with the look of a widened foot. Another way to look at a cow-hock is when the nail points out as a result of the wrong arrangement of the joints in the foot.
Another problem with cow-hocks is when the joints in the foot are not set correctly, the joints behind most likely will be set incorrectly as well. The animal will not succeed in the farming show, it will be very painful, and for both of these reasons, it is advisable to take animals from any breeding program.
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On horses full of cows, hind hock is too close and point to each other, with legs too wide. This is a quite common defect, and if the metatarsal bone is vertical, it may not always lead to malfunction. The combination of cow and crescent beats poses a greater risk.
Cats are generally cow-hocked, with rear legs angling inward on the knees and legs spewing out more than forward. Lightweight cow hoes can be ignored, and kittens often look a little cow, but if the disability is severe, poor alignment can damage the joints and spine. A similar deviation can occur in the vertical alignment of the dog's back structure.
See also
- Bend arc
- Knock-kneed
- Post-legged
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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