{"id":2523,"date":"2021-01-24T12:42:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T12:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/?p=2523"},"modified":"2021-01-25T15:51:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T15:51:59","slug":"hoof-thrush-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/hoof-thrush-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoof thrush in horses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"articleHeader\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thrush &#8211; Know more about thrush in horses. Read about why thrush occurs, as well as how to most easily prevent and treat the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"articleHeader\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a06f0d38c5bf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a06f0d38c5bf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/hoof-thrush-horse\/#Thrush_definition\" >Thrush definition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/hoof-thrush-horse\/#Thrush_treatment\" >Thrush treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/hoof-thrush-horse\/#How_to_avoid_thrush\" >How to avoid thrush\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/hoof-thrush-horse\/#Why_does_horse_get_thrush\" >Why does horse get thrush?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/hoof-thrush-horse\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_thrush\" >What are the symptoms of thrush?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thrush_definition\"><\/span>Thrush definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Thrush is an infection of the hoof, which appears mainly in the frog area. Thrush is typically caused by a bacterial attack or a fungus.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4012\/files\/PARTSOFHOOFrev.jpg?v=1540904954\" alt=\"Functional Anatomy of the Equine Hoof - Scoot Boots\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thrush_treatment\"><\/span>Thrush treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a myriad of thrush treatment methods on the market. Among other things powdered aspirin, mix of sugar and betadine, borax, or diluted bleach.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of which treatment you choose, you should always contact your veterinarian, who can cut out the frog, so it is clean as possible until a new healthy frog emerges.<\/p>\n<p>At EQUUS CURA, we always recommend <a title=\"PREVENT 200g\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/vare\/prevent\/\">PREVENT<\/a> for thrush. The fine powder finds its way into the deepest corners of the hoof, and helps with drying out from the inside. Without stopping the hoof with cotton wool, or closing it with tar. This provides a dry and breathable hoof, free of bacteria and fungus, which can then begin a natural healing.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"PREVENT 200g\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/vare\/prevent\/\">PREVENT<\/a> is applied daily until the odor has disappeared (typically within 2-5 days), after which it can be used 2-3 times a week to maintain a dry and strong hoof.<\/p>\n<div class=\"readableLargeImageContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1736\" src=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/prevent_hoof-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Sur str\u00e5le hov\" width=\"251\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/prevent_hoof-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/prevent_hoof-356x356.jpg 356w, https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/prevent_hoof-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/prevent_hoof-280x280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/prevent_hoof.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Read here what one of our customers writes about the product. Her horse has been struggling with thrush for several years. It has given long periods of lameness. Now she uses <a title=\"PREVENT 200g\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/vare\/prevent\/\">PREVENT<\/a> every week for protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&#8220;I was recommended <a title=\"PREVENT 200g\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/vare\/prevent\/\">PREVENT<\/a>, but I must admit I was very skeptical as nothing has helped my horse before. After a week of daily use of PREVENT there was no more sour jet. After a week more the jet started to heal.<\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Now I use it 1-2 times a week to prevent and I have not seen the shadow of sour ray since &#8221; (translated to English)<\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; Barbara, customer<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hest.jpg\" alt=\"sort hest\" width=\"162\" height=\"245\" \/><br \/>Barbara&#8217;s horse, See the review on Facebook<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_thrush\"><\/span>How to avoid thrush\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can do a lot yourself to prevent your horse from getting thrush. Here are some tips and tricks.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If your horse is standing on a box, make sure the box is dry.<\/li>\n<li>Regular trimming of the hoof.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a title=\"PREVENT 350g\" href=\"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/vare\/prevent\/\">PREVENT<\/a> 1-2 times a week for protection. This dries out the area and prevents fungi, bacteria and organisms from propagating. It gives a healthy and strong hoof.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The vast majority of organisms thrive only in humid environments. Therefore, drying out the area is enough. Avoid applying unnecessary chemicals that could damage the frog or hoof unnecessarily. Avoid closing the frog with tar or cotton wool as this provides a warm climate that bacteria and fungi love!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_horse_get_thrush\"><\/span>Why does horse get thrush?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mud fever and thrush is very similar to each other. Thrush, however, is more prevalent throughout the year, where mud fever hits more in the fall and winter. Thrush is more frequent due to the deep gap in the frog, which is often wet. The humid environment provides the ideal conditions for bacteria and fungi.<\/p>\n<p>It is virtually impossible to keep the hoof dry, which means that all horses are exposed to thrush. However, there is a difference in how deep the frog is, the deeper the gap, the greater the risk.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_thrush\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of thrush?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common symptoms of thrush are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Characteristic sour smell from the hoof<\/li>\n<li>The frog is black, foul-smelling and porous\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In more serious cases you can experience:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lameness\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Inflammation of the dermis, which can cause abscesses<\/li>\n<li>Pastern and lower parts of the leg are swollen due to infection<\/li>\n<li>Rear constriction of the hoof<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read more about thrush <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thrush_(horse)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her<\/a>e.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":371,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2523"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2523\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/equuscura.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}