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Hoof Cracks!

  • 05-04-2009 06:13PM
    #1
    elaine13
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    My horse came in from the field with a horizontal crack going from the side of his heel to about an inch around just under the coronary band. its a bit gappy and im worried about infection. no lameness or swelling. Do they heal themselves or whats the story? :)


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  • #2
    trevo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭trevo


    elaine13 wrote: »
    My horse came in from the field with a horizontal crack going from the side of his heel to about an inch around just under the coronary band. its a bit gappy and im worried about infection. no lameness or swelling. Do they heal themselves or whats the story? :)


    my father's horse had this again after been out for the winter months but its not a big problem and dose grow out itself but deffo worth getting the vet to have a look or giving them a call...but he continue to train with no problems.


  • #3
    Alibear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 487 ✭✭Alibear


    Any photos?

    If it isn't too bad, then you should use a spray (such as blue foot rot spray) to prevent any infection.


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