Despite the offensive smell and discharge, many horses with thrush show no obvious discomfort or lameness. If the infection is severe it can spread to involve the deeper structures in the hoof ...

This is why it’s a particularly troublesome condition in winter, when horses typically spend more time in a stable or outside in wet, muddy fields. Thrush is an infection of the hoof’s frog ...

Farriers may use pads to help horses with sensitive soles remain comfortable, but do the pads make them more susceptible to ...

Horse & Hound is supported by its audience ... so there will be less uneven pressure on the hoof wall. Thrush is an infection which turns healthy frog into a necrotic, infected, black, slimy ...

Thrush is an infection in and around the horse's frog. The frog is the triangle ... deeper parts of the hoof can be affected. A healthy frog is important in absorbing concussion and providing ...

In advanced stages, thrush can cause lameness if the infection extends into sensitive hoof tissues. Affected horses, in this case, may flinch when the hooves are picked. The good news is that ...

All the moisture in the air and on the ground can lead to thrush - a bacterial infection in the part of the horses hoof called the frog. It can also lead to White Line Disease which is an ...

The company shares five common hoof problems in horses. Thrush. Thrush is a common infection of the frog of the hoof and is often associated with wet, soiled conditions. This foul-smelling ...

“No foot, no horse” is an old saying that is still true. A sound and healthy hoof is crucial to the health and function of the horse. Regular hoof care is one of the most important aspects of ...

The hoof oil uses the antibacterial and anti ... regularly saw the effect of equine thrush on horses’ hooves, which in severe cases could lead to lameness. At the same time, Mr Hixson was ...