Thrush
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Thrush Prevention
January 01, 2012
I own a 13-year-old Paint gelding and live in Central Pennsylvania where we h... Read More
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Common Hoof Problems
October 18, 2011
Horse hooves can be plagued by many problems. Explore common hoof problems and learn how to prevent them. ... Read More
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The Lowdown on Thrush
May 07, 2011
For years, thrush was thought to be a fungal disease, but we now know that the thrush we find in horses' hooves is bacterial. In fact, we know that it's an anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that is most suited for living in an environment without oxygen) ... Read More
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TheHorse.com Presents Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Common Hoof Problems
August 14, 2010
Thrush, underrun heels, hoof cracks, and laminitis, oh my! Today's horses can face many common hoof problems, whether the animals are pasture pets or high-level competition horses. Join us on Monday, Aug. 16, for a live chat event on hoof problems.... Read More
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Brushing Up on Thrush
August 01, 2010
Good management and proper treatment are key to keeping your horses sound in the face of thrush. ... Read More
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Brushing Up on Thrush in Horses
August 01, 2010
Thrush is an anaerobic bacterial infection that slowly eats away at the horse's hoof tissue. ... Read More
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Thrush
May 01, 2010
Thrush is a common equine foot infection that can affect the frog, sole, white line, and sensitive tissues.... Read More
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Thrush Diagnosis and Treatment
November 01, 2008
Most cases of thrush occur in inactive horses that live in stalls. Unfortunately, this describes a huge percentage of horses in the United States, since over the past few decades horses have become 'apartment dwellers.' ... Read More
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Thrush-XX: Thrush Treatment Aid Aerosol
July 03, 2008
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Thwarting Thrush
February 01, 2008
Thrush is an infection of the horse's frog. Bacteria invade the frog tissue adjacent to the sulci (the grooves on either side of the frog) and produce an offensive odor and a black discharge. If the infection progresses long enough, sensitive tissue ... Read More
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Identifying and Treating Thrush with Dr. Scott Morrison
January 24, 2008
Equine podiatrist Dr. Scott Morrison explains how to identify and treat this common hoof condition.... Read More
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Building Better Hooves
February 01, 2007
At some point, probably all of us have used some type of product to improve our horses' feet. And many of us haven't seen the results we wanted, so perhaps we tried another. And another. Despite our best efforts, some of us despair of ever having... Read More
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Clean Hooves Before Treating Thrush
October 01, 2004
My 13-year-old Morgan has had very bad thrush for six years. The most recent treatment our vet recommended is soaking the feet in Epsom salts and packing them with iodine-soaked gauze. He's stalled when it's wet, and the stall is cleaned daily.... Read More
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Thrush: Phew! Stinky Feet!
May 01, 2003
Thrush is very common, and it typically is a mild disease that can be easily treated. More importantly, it can be prevented with adequate hoof/foot management and good stable husbandry.... Read More
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Thrush in Horses
January 01, 2001
Athlete's foot certainly isn't life-threatening, although it can be extremely irritable. Thrush is not life-threatening either, but if left unchecked, it can cause some serious foot problems in the horse.... Read More
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Thrush and Advice for the Hoof-sore
November 01, 1997
What is the relationship between chronic, severe thrush and my horse's contracted heels?... Read More
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Thrush Prevention
November 01, 1997
Thrush is a very common word for those of us who have been spent any amount of time around horses. It is one of the more common diseases of the equine hoof. But does everyone know what thrush is? How do you prevent it, or how do you treat it once it ... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Thrush Prevention
Q. We have been getting a lot of rain and flash floods lately. My 13-year-old Paint gelding is out in the pasture year round, but he has a run-in for shelter. How do I treat thrush and how can I keep his feet dry?
Clean Hooves Before Treating Thrush
Q. My 13-year-old Morgan has had very bad thrush for six years. The most recent treatment our vet recommended is soaking the feet in Epsom salts and packing them with iodine-soaked gauze. He's stalled when it's wet, and the stall is cleaned daily. We've tried this for about six weeks; as with the other treatments, we've seen little to no improvement. Do you know any other treatments or possible
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