The Trouble With Mud
Heather Smith Thomas
November 8, 2019
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
Should you let an abscess come out naturally or drain it? Dr. Scott Fleming offers his insight into handing this painful hoof problem.
Experts offer tips for mud management on farms and how to keep horses and their hooves healthy when faced with copious wet weather.
Do abscesses occur more often in front or hind hooves? Do male or female horses recover from hoof abscesses quicker? When are abscesses most commonly diagnosed? Researchers found answers to these questions and more in a recent study.
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This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness but often resolves quickly with the proper treatment.
With proper diagnostics, correct treatment, and careful management, many horses can overcome laminitis complications.
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Find reports and forms on horse identification, scratches, supplements, harmonious housing, senior horses, and more.
The outer hoof’s health affects the bones and soft tissues within, and vice versa.
Find out how to treat and prevent this common equine hoof problem in our special guide!
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Don’t put your horse at risk for developing problems such as thrush and abscesses. Here’s how to prevent these issues.
From sucking off horseshoes to perpetuating thrush, scratches, and more, mud threatens your horse’s health. Get your questions answered about mud management, controlling water runoff, and treating mud-related horse health issues!
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