What is another name for the periople?

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What is another name for the periople?

Explanation:
The periople is the thin, soft band of horn that forms a protective ring around the proximal edge of the hoof wall, right where the frog sits. Because this band sits around the frog region, it’s commonly called the frog band. This area protects the new hoof as it grows and helps seal in moisture; it’s softer and more pliable than the rest of the hoof horn and gradually wears away as the hoof expands and hardens. The other terms describe different structures or regions and don’t refer to this protective ring around the frog.

The periople is the thin, soft band of horn that forms a protective ring around the proximal edge of the hoof wall, right where the frog sits. Because this band sits around the frog region, it’s commonly called the frog band. This area protects the new hoof as it grows and helps seal in moisture; it’s softer and more pliable than the rest of the hoof horn and gradually wears away as the hoof expands and hardens. The other terms describe different structures or regions and don’t refer to this protective ring around the frog.

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