Hoof histopathological changes in cattle subjected to the euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp

Authors

  • H. M. F. Mendes Veterinary Clinics and Surgery Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 31270
  • R. C. Valadares Veterinary Clinics and Surgery Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 31270
  • C. F. R. Paz Veterinary Clinics and Surgery Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 31270
  • S. S. Rocha Júnior Veterinary Clinics and Surgery Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 31270
  • R. M. Ribeiro Veterinary Clinics and Surgery Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 31270
  • R. R. Faleiros Veterinary Clinics and Surgery Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 31270

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20143713

Keywords:

hoof, lameness, insulin, hoof diseases, hyperinsulinemia, lamellar tissue

Abstract

Although hyperinsulinemia has been shown to play a central role in horse laminitis, the link between insulin and hoof diseases has not been established in cattle. The objective was to investigate the effects of prolonged hyperinsulinemia on the integrity of the hoof lamellar tissue in cattle

Cover image of the 47th Conference Proceedings: An image of a herd of cattle in a field at dusk. Three cows are standing in the foreground, looking adorable. Yellow background.

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Published

2014-09-18

Issue

2014

Section

Research Summaries 2