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Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses

Bahador Shojaei, Elahe Mousanejad, Fatemeh Karimi Afshar, Fahimeh Pourjafari.


Abstract
Background:
Morphological variation in equine limb dimensions provides valuable insight into breed-specific characteristics, with biometric parameters serving as reliable tools for such evaluations.

Aim:
This study aimed to provide a quantitative characterization of the external morphology of the limbs in Iranian Arab horses.

Methods:
Morphometric data were collected from 30 adult specimens of this breed, encompassing key anatomical measurements: scapula length, arm length, forearm length, metacarpus length, forepastern length, metacarpus circumference, femur length, gaskin length, metatarsus length, hind pastern length, and metatarsus circumference.

Results:
Statistical analysis revealed that hind limb length displayed the lowest coefficient of variation, whereas forelimb length exhibited the highest, indicating differing degrees of morphological consistency across limb segments. Furthermore, comparative analysis across age and sex groups identified statistically significant differences in scapula length, arm length, forepastern length, and metacarpus circumference between stallions and mares.

Conclusion:
These findings underscore the influence of sexual dimorphism on specific limb traits in Iranian Arab horses and contribute to the understanding of breed morphology.

Key words: Iranian Arab horses; Limb; Biometry.


 
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Shojaei B, Mousanejad E, Afshar FK, Pourjafari F. Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(1): 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60

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Shojaei B, Mousanejad E, Afshar FK, Pourjafari F. Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=271924 [Access: February 04, 2026]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60

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Shojaei B, Mousanejad E, Afshar FK, Pourjafari F. Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. Open Vet. J.. 2026; 16(1): 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


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Shojaei B, Mousanejad E, Afshar FK, Pourjafari F. Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. Open Vet. J.. (2026), [cited February 04, 2026]; 16(1): 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


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Shojaei, B., Mousanejad, . E., Afshar, . F. K. & Pourjafari, . F. (2026) Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. Open Vet. J., 16 (1), 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


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Shojaei, Bahador, Elahe Mousanejad, Fatemeh Karimi Afshar, and Fahimeh Pourjafari. 2026. Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (1), 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


Chicago Style

Shojaei, Bahador, Elahe Mousanejad, Fatemeh Karimi Afshar, and Fahimeh Pourjafari. "Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses." Open Veterinary Journal 16 (2026), 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


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Shojaei, Bahador, Elahe Mousanejad, Fatemeh Karimi Afshar, and Fahimeh Pourjafari. "Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses." Open Veterinary Journal 16.1 (2026), 646-652. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Shojaei, B., Mousanejad, . E., Afshar, . F. K. & Pourjafari, . F. (2026) Biometric evaluation of different limb regions in Iranian Arab horses. Open Veterinary Journal, 16 (1), 646-652. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i1.60


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