Abstract
Hoof and leg problems in racehorses can cause serious injuries and decrease their value. Although therapeutic shoeing using special horseshoes can increase the effectiveness of veterinary care, it is labor-intensive and burdensome for farriers. A three-dimensional (3D) printed horseshoe fabricated by additive manufacturing has high design flexibility for use in special horseshoes. However, the mechanical properties of 3D printed plastics for use as horseshoes remain unclear. In this study, a proposed 3D printed plastic was subjected to degradation tests under the simulated equine growth environment, and changes in strength during the period of use were investigated. It was found that the strength of polylactic acid and polycarbonate, which are commonly used for 3D printing, was not significantly affected by the environment.
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