Hoof System
equine/animal gait analysis

System Features

The Hoof ™ system combines practical biomechanics with computer aided technology to revolutionize the analysis, interpretation, and treatment of equine or large animal gait and ambulatory function. The Hoof system offers instantaneous data at every critical phase by providing objective, quantifiable data to effectively treat lameness, hoof, shoeing, and other gait related disorders in shod and unshod animals. The system is available tethered or untethered for increased mobility and range of assessment.
animal gait analysis

1. Connect 2. Collect 3. Analyze
Tethered or Mobile Trimmable Sensor Analyze Pressure Data
Available as tethered
or mobile system
Trimmable sensor;
1,089 sensels/hoof
Analyze pressure data for
high risk areas

Applications: Benefits:
  • Animal gait studies and research
  • Objective means to assess lameness in animals
  • Assist in differentiating the causes of lameness, such as laminitis, caudal heel syndrome, and degenerative joint disease
  • Design and evaluate appropriate shoeing for performance horses
  • Evaluate and monitor responses to variable treatments such as joint injections, surgery, pain medication, or corrective shoeing
  • Assess and confirm soundness
  • Detect hoof imbalances
  • Manage animal gait and ambulatory function
  • Reduce lameness by providing early assessment and institution of proper treatment
  • Use in pre-purchase examination or performance testing
  • Easy to apply and use in shod or unshod animals
  • Document analysis and treatment plus print data and graphs to explain the condition and treatment options to a client or to a referring clinician

Also available: Large floor mat for equine gait analysis. Learn how one veterinarian uses Tekscan's MatScan to assess lameness and other related issues.

System Features

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