Fighting Foot Funk
Heather Smith Thomas
April 17, 2024
Learn how to combat foot issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.
Learn how to combat foot issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.
Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.
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Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
Experts describe what’s going on inside hooves of horses with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.
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A veterinarian explains the process of using poultice and wrapping a hoof.
Addressing hoof abscesses early can help horses have the best outcome.
Why do some hoof abscesses heal quickly while others linger? Why are some one-off occurrences while others keep coming back? We consulted two horse hoof experts to answer these questions and more.
What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Our sources reveal what they’ve learned when dealing with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
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