Infographic: Handling Hoof Abscesses
The Horse Staff
October 23, 2015
Hoof abscesses are a common cause of severe lameness in horses. Find out how to manage one in our step-by-step guide.
Hoof abscesses are a common cause of severe lameness in horses. Find out how to manage one in our step-by-step guide.
Of the 1,076 respondents, 48% said they soak the affected foot in Epsom salts and water if they suspect an abscess.
A veterinarian considers if Epsom salts and poultices really help draw out hoof abscesses.
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about hoof abscesses in horses and the common treatment options.
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
Non-weight-bearing lameness is one of the most common emergencies practitioners manage in the field.
Steve Haskin provides an update on Paynter’s recovery at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center.
Sharon Spier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, University of California, Davis, shows you how to apply a poultice to your horse’s hoof to combat hoof abscesses.
The first step in managing an equine foot problem successfully is to attain an accurate diagnosis.
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
After more time at Shawhan, Halo Silver’s left foot improved, but the right foot became even worse and she was in considerable pain. The options were clear for Blowe: euthanasia or removing the entire hoof wall in order to stop the pinching.
Unbeaten Hungarian racehorse Overdose has been ruled out of running at Royal Ascot next month.
The 4-year-old colt, winner of 12 races and given superstar status back home, was set to run at the June 16-20 meet. But owner Zoltan Mikoczy sai
More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What challenges do you face when treating a hoof abscess?”
Anyone following Triple Crown races this year knows there’s a lot of controversy about the soundness of Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner Big Brown’s feet. But despite a third hoof problem in his short career–a quarter crack that showed up in his
Hoof abscesses are a major cause of acute lameness in horses, but early detection can mean a quick recovery.
Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center, spoke about several common and sometimes debilitating hoof problems that can materialize with little or no warning, such as laminitis, white line disease, and hoof abscesses.
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