Fact Sheet: Thrush in Horses
- Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
- Topics: Free Report, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Thrush
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Thrush is a common anaerobic bacterial infection of the horse’s hoof tissue characterized by a black, necrotic (dead), foul-smelling material. This condition typically affects the central or collateral sulci, but in severe cases thrush can also invade the white line, sole, and sensitive layers of the foot, potentially resulting in permanent lameness.
In this fact sheet, we discuss the clinical signs of thrush, treatment options, prognosis, and methods of prevention.
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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she’s worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.
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