Table 2 Grading of ossification of ungular cartilages in relation to grading system and gender
From: Significance of ossificated ungular cartilages regarding the performance of cold-blooded trotters
Grade RS 0-5 NS 0-3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All 648 horses (RS) | 169 (26%) | 207 (32%) | 154 (24%) | 49 (7.5%) | 39 (6%) | 30 (4.5%) |
All 648 horses (NS) | 454 (70%) | 97 (15%) | 67 (10%) | 30 (5%) | _ | _ |
Males 355 horses (NS) | 263 (74%) | 45 (13%) | 32 (9%) | 15 (4%) | _ | _ |
Mares 293 horses (NS) | 191 (65%) | 52 (18%) | 35 (12%) | 15 (5%) | _ | _ |