The taxonomy code for Dr. Iulia O'neill's main specialty, Family Medicine, is 207Q00000X. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences.
Veterinarians and farriers often carry a tool that looks like a long-handled pincer with flat or rounded tips. This is a hoof tester, a device that can be used to apply gentle pressure to any spot on the horseâs sole, toe, or heel area. For a horse thatâs just a little bit âoffâ in its stride, the hoof tester will usually help in locating the source of the pain. A horse thatâs âthree-legged lameâ from a suspected hoof abscess will flinch when the hoof tester is applied over the infected spot. If a shoeing nail has been driven into sensitive tissue, the hoof tester can help to identify the bad nail, and there are plenty of other ways to use the device in diagnosing hoof pain.
Hoof oil is generally a moisturiser for horses. It works to prevent cracks and help the hoof wall stay in tact and healthy in general. Even if oyur new pony's hoofs are in very good condition, it's still a good idea to use it to keep them healthy.oof oil moisturizes the hooves, giving them their natural flex back and helps prevent cracking and chipping. Hoof oil is not a replacement for proper diet and nutrition which is what could be causing the problems with the horse's feet.