Page 233 - The Veterinary Care of the Horse

CRACKED HEELS

VetBooks.ir Some horses are prone to developing painful cracks in the bulbs of the heels. These may be

prevented by management changes and regular application of a lanolin-containing ointment
or other barrier cream in susceptible horses (see Mud Fever on page 556 for more

information).

THRUSH

Thrush is a bacterial infection which affects the frog. The horn decomposes and forms black,
necrotic material which collects in the clefts and has a characteristic and unpleasant smell. If
left untreated the infection may spread into the underlying sensitive tissues and cause

lameness (Figure 6.29).