Veterinarian Student, A Salter-Harris fracture involves fractures of the growth plate. These fractures are specifically seen in young, growing animals. The growth plate fractures because it’s the weakest part of the bone.
If fractured, surgery needs to be done as soon as possible, after the injury occurs. Veterinary surgeons use the Salter-Harris system to categorize these fractures into grades or types.
Veterinarians and veterinarian students, here is a Fact: Cows Have Claws! The "toes" of cloven-hoofed (split hoofed) animals, such as cows, goats and sheep, are called claws.
A cow hoof is cloven, or divided, into two approximately equal parts.
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Veterinarians and veterinarian students, here is our latest infographic on canine cold weather risk for small, medium and large dogs. This assessment tool will give you the score risks for each size and also some other considerations.
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