@article{2153,
  author = {V Apprich and C Hinterhofer and E Polsterer and J Ferguson and C Stanek},
  title = {Is moisture really the most important influencing factor on the mechanical properties of claw horn? Modulus of elasticity and dry-matter content in flat and contracted claws},
  abstract = {The modulus of elasticity (E) and dry matter content (DMC) of horn samples from two types of claw deformity (contracted and flat claws) were determined according to EN-ISO 527 and ASTM D 638-03. The overall E values for all segments combined were 168 ± 154 MPa (mean ± SD, n = 79) and 248 ± 196 (n = 90) for contracted and flat claws, respectively. These values were approximately 60 % and 40 % less than the E value of sound claw material. The high correlation between E and DMC, as previously found for sound claw horn material was not present in horn obtained from these types of pathologically altered claws.},
  year = {2008},
  journal = {Berliner und Münchener Tierärztliche Wochenschrift},
  volume = {121},
  pages = {95-101},
  month = {03/2008},
  publisher = {Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG},
  address = {Hannover},
  issn = {0005-9366},
  doi = {10.2376/0005-9366-121-95},
  language = {English},
}