What is Equine Thrush?
Equine thrush is a common hoof ailment that is easy to treat. It is most often the result of a horse standing for prolonged periods of time in wet areas.IdentificationThe main signs of equine thrush are a decaying smell distinct to the disease and a black, spongy build-up within the tissues of the hoof.CausesEquine thrush is caused by a bacteria or fungus that begins to eat the soft tissues on the underside of the horse’s hoof.EffectsSince thrush eats away at the horse’s soft tissues in the hoof, it can cause some pain and lameness.Prevention/SolutionMaintaining clean and dry stalls and pastures is the key to preventing thrush.
