Thrush is a common condition in horses that occurs when bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms build up in the hoof, causing a harmful infection.  It is a painful and potentially debilitating condition that requires prompt treatment. One of the first signs of thrush is a deep crevice around the sides of the frog, which is [...]

“My horse has had a fungus/scabs on the back of his legs for over 5 years. I have tried everything and spent a lot of time and money trying to cure the problem with no results. I have had vets treat it with shampoos, creams, liquids, ointments – nothing worked. I tried the heavily advertised [...]

How do you kill a thrush bacterial infection that has compromised live tissue without burning the wound ? Generally mild Thrush is an infection that is easy to treat. However if the factors that cause it (infected stalls, poor hoof keeping, etc) are not corrected, the infection will likely return. Once the black necrotic (dead) [...]