Re: RC: Re: ridecamp-d Digest V99 #400

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/2/99 7:42:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
dgerman@earthlink.net writes:

<< Some horses are so "talented" they find a way to get thrush. Mine was on a 
dry
 paddock in August with dry dirt in her hoof. Hooves were picked regularly. 
The
 problem? An old, overlooked stone bruise that apparently was infected and 
abcessed.
 I caught it quickly and cleaned it out and used one dose of Kopertox. Life 
is good.
 But since she has exhibited this "talent," I pay more attention to her feet 
than I
 even did before!
 
 Deanna >>


Here's an idea. If the frog likes dirt-like material, and thrush can be a 
problem, somebody should invent a medicated packing that will behave like 
dirt but provide protection against thrush--and maybe other ingredients 
promoting a healthy hoof. Clean the foot in the morning, apply the packing, 
then go to work.

ti 



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