TransHoof Diagnostics a non-evasive method

Purpose and goal

The overall purpose of the project was to develop a commercially viable tool capable of monitoring hoof capsule health and identifying some potential hoof capsule problems in the beginning of their occurrence so that they could be prevented. A working prototype and standard protocol were developed that are capable of delivering reproducible results when used to analyse live horse hooves in the stable environment. The potential business models and revenue streams for the tool(s) require further investigation.

Expected results and effects

All of the technical activities were successfully completed.A working prototype and standard protocol were developed that are capable of delivering reproducible results when used to analyse live horse hooves in the stable environment.The impact of this is great as a number of people were been trained to use the prototype according to the protocol which increased the size and number of studies that could be performed.The results of the commercial activities lead to the focus of the development moving away from a hoof health monitoring tool towards too for early diagnosis of laminitis.

Planned approach and implementation

The working prototype will continue to be developed and tested through a close collaboration between the TransHoof team (physicists, technical experts, farrier and vet) and an industrial designer with input from external vets, farriers and business developers. The potential business models and revenue streams for the tool(s) will be investigated further.