What is thrush in horses?
Thrush in horses is a bacterial hoof disease. So-called putrefactive bacteria infect the frog, accumulate in the furrows of the frog and decompose it. The frog can be seen on the sole of the horse's hoof: it pushes into the sole in a wedge shape, creating the central and lateral hoof furrows.
Causes of horse disease thrush at a glance:
How long does the treatment last?
The duration of the treatment depends mainly on the extent of the thrush but also on the growth of the affected horn. Even with consistent therapy, it can take several weeks until complete healing is achieved.
In the case of mild thrush or thrush discovered at an early stage, the owner can usually treat it himself. If there is no improvement, however, a veterinarian should be consulted in any case.
Thrush - prevention is better than cure!
This is how you can prevent thrush in horses:
If your horse or pony is diagnosed with thrush, please pay really close attention to the housing conditions or try to consistently adhere to the above points, because no medicine can cure thrush without adjusting the housing conditions.