My 7 yr old Gypsy mare (draft) has poor frogs and soles. Her hoof wall is fine, thanks to biotin, but I need to work on her undersides. Every definition I see of thrush includes a horrible strong stench and black pus. Chynna's feet are just rotting away in parts, especially in the V and the middle of her frog. I can pull out chunks of white and black shredded something from that area. The area around her hoof has it occasionally, but not that bad. I have never smelt an abnormal odor or seen pus. She is prone to hoof abcesses (usually from knocking her feet on rocks) and is barefoot. She is in clean conditions. Stalled at night, cleaned every morning, and in a mostly sand pasture during the day, Is this thrush? I have heard of the success of thrush buster but don't want to buy it unless she has thrush. Thanks in advance, Danielle
2006-11-21
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