![]() The presence of a black, gooey material (F. Symptoms: A foul odour from the horse’s foot or a greyish, chalky appearance of the sole, are signs that the hoof needs attention. It is commonly found in horses that have upright, narrow feet, feet with deep clefts and on horses with hoof imbalances such as sheared heels. If hooves are not picked out regularly, the likelihood of thrush developing increases. It creates voids in the hoof and frog and proliferates, with a wide range of severity. Please consider making a donation to support the work of The Laminitis Site.įor more information and membership of the TLS support/discussion group, join Friends of The Laminitis Site.Thrush is a bacterial infection that thrives in wet and/or unsanitary environments and damages the hoof, frog and heel bulbs. 8530292, recognized by HMRC as a charity for Gift Aid. The Laminitis Site is a charitable company registered in England & Wales No. If you suspect your horse has laminitis or is ill, please consult your vet. No responsibility is taken for the accuracy or suitability of information contained in this website, and no liability accepted for damages of any kind arising from use, reference to or reliance on any information contained in this website. Information is non-veterinary, is based as far as possible on current research, does not constitute advice or diagnosis, and should be discussed in full with all relevant vets and hoofcare or other professionals. See Laminitis, EMS or PPID - start here.įor help and support, join Friends of The Laminitis Site.ĭisclaimer: The information, suggestions and links (hereafter referred to as “information”) contained in this website are provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon nor replace professional veterinary advice. With every case of laminitis, it is essential that the cause has been correctly identified and removed/treated, as well as that the feet are correctly realigned and supported. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science Volume 34, Issue 4, Pages 556–564, April 2014 ![]() Taylor D, Sperandeo A, Schumacher J, Passler T, Wooldridge A, Bell R, Cooner A, Guidry L, Matz-Creel H, Ramey I, Ramey PĬlinical Outcome of 14 Obese, Laminitic Horses Managed with the Same Rehabilitation Protocol During periods of active abscess formation and/or drainage of exudates from the sole, owners were advised to soak the feet 3 to 5 times weekly in either magnesium sulfate solution or 50% acetic acid solution ( TLS comment: we suspect this means 50% apple cider vinegar:50% water solution). Their soles were treated with topical tetracycline and/or metronidazole. Other treatments suitable for sub-solar abscesses should be suitable for treating P3 penetrations, such as White Lightning, 50% apple cider vinegar:50% water, warm water and Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) - see Abscesses.ĥ of the 14 horses in Dr Debra Taylor's published rehabilitation protocol had solar necrosis/prolapsed solar coriums (all of the horses recovered). CleanTrax is used on humans to treat deep-seated nail infections and on open wounds/surgeries to eliminate the risk of secondary infections. CleanTrax contains a proprietary hypochlorous compound which is non-necrotizing and has no adverse effects on normal, healthy cells but eliminates infection from bacteria, fungi and spores. Several professionals report good results from soaking solar penetrations with CleanTrax (available from Equine Podiatry Supplies in the UK). Baby nappies (diapers) can be useful for draining exudate away from the foot and providing cushioning. Horses with solar penetration will usually require soaks and/or poulticing and/or topical applications to prevent or treat infection in the foot, and the feet may need to be kept covered. Collateral groove depths should guide the trim. W ell marked lateral radiographs should always be taken to guide the trim, but if not available, as the sole grows from and is an extension of the bottom of P3, everything behind the exposed P3 is likely to be sole, and everything in front is likely to be laminar wedge/toe. See Laminitis and the Feet and Recognizing Coffin Bone Rotation. ![]() protect the sole (never remove true sole material in the front of the foot) and relieve pressure on the exposed area with padding, possibly with an air hole directly beneath the rim of P3.remove the detached wall in front of P3 from weight bearing and further separation, by bringing breakover back to just in front of the perforation, without invading true sole, and beveling the outer wall.restore the palmar angle to normal and provide a good base of support at the back of the foot, encouraging the heels, frog and bars to bear the horse's weight.Trimming the foot with P3 penetration of the sole is not particularly different to trimming any foot with rotation:
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