T/CNHIA 14-2023 Horse hoof care technical specifications for routine trimming
T/CNHIA 14-2023 Horse hoof care technical specifications for routine trimming
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Scope
Scope: This document specifies the common tools and technical specifications for routine hoof trimming of horses. This document is applicable to horse farms, equestrian clubs, and other facilities engaged in routine hoof trimming of horses. Main technical content: The main technical content consists of four parts. Part 1 specifies the preparations before hoof trimming, including the preparation of personnel and hoof trimming tools. Part 2 specifies the methods of restraining horses. Horse restraint is divided into physical restraint and chemical restraint. These two methods are used according to the temperament and liveliness of the horses, with the common goal of ensuring the safety of both personnel and horses. Part 3 specifies the specific operations of routine hoof trimming, including removing old hoof irons, checking the structure and health of the hooves, trimming the hooves, nailing the hooves, and finishing the work. Part 4 specifies the daily care of hooves, ensuring the health of the horse hooves through management of the feeding environment, nutritional management, cleaning the hooves, and observing abnormalities in daily management.