hoof
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Foot-and-mouth causes fever and blisters near the hoof and in the mouth that prevent animals from feeding, as seen in the emaciated survivors.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
House calls for hoof trims or tusk care can cost hundreds of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Another said: "This one was inevitable. Policy making on the hoof inevitably sees the horse fall at the first fence."
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
The tips of each of the three hind toes were enclosed in a wedge-shaped hoof with a flat underside, similar to that of a horse.
From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025
I’m examining a cracked hoof in the blacksmith tent when August sends for me.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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