ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS PREVENTION

Q: What is a hoof abscess? And how can I prevent them in my horse? A: An abscess is simply a pocket of infection that has developed within the hoof. As the hoof is a relatively fixed structure, this infection can rapidly cause pain and discomfort due to pressure. These abscesses arise due to a penetrating injury…

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ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS LOCATION

Q: How do you locate an abscess in a hoof? A: A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent fluid (pus) within the horse's hoof. The pus is produced as a reaction by the horse's body to infection. A hoof abscess generally causes sudden-onset, severe lameness. Despite the dramatic onset and severity of the lameness…

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THE HOOF ABSCESS EXPLAINED

Understanding one of the most common causes of lameness A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent fluid (pus) within the horse’s hoof. The pus is produced as a reaction by the horse’s body to infection. A hoof abscess causes sudden-onset, severe lameness. Despite the dramatic onset and severity of the lameness associated with…

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