Episode #79: Thrush – The Common Hoof Condition

The fact that thrush is common doesn’t mean it’s no big deal.

When thrush is advanced it can cause not just intermittent lameness, but it can create permanent lameness and damage to the hoof tissues.

Mud season, hoof shape and stall rest can increase the likelihood of infection.

In this episode, we chat about the mindset shift I had recently when tackling thrush in one of the horses on our farm, and how it’s been a game changer for my approach to hoof care.

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Please note: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

Judith Rathbone