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Old 05-07-2014, 09:59 AM   #3
Carruthers
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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs View Post
I've always wondered what the evolutionary purpose was for the extra long hair over their hooves.
It's to drain water away from the heels which are notoriously susceptible to infections if continually wet, eg mud fever.
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