I’ve dealt with a lot of hoof abscesses over the years and this is my favourite way to do it. I find wet/dry weather is the worst for causing them and recently we had lots of rain and mud, followed by a sunny dry spell. Uh-oh, Heather came in lame! People often ask how I know it’s an abscess - in my experience, if a horse is very lame, and there are no signs of heat, trauma, swelling or injury, then it’s likely to be an abscess. You can also feel for heat in the hoof. They also have a particular

Preventing Hoof Abscesses

Farrier Drains Horse's Hoof Abscess (Part 2). Hoof Abscesses can develop when bacteria enter the hoof. Poor hoof quality, old nail holes, a hoof-related injury, the environment, and improper hoof care can predispose the hoof to this bacteria. In this short clip, the professional farrier continues to drain the horse's hoof abscess, relieving the painful pressure created by the hoof abscess. The farrier also points out the tract the bacteria followed into the hoof. #hoofcare #horses #farrier #hors

Angus BULL JUICY ABSCESS. POPS I. HOOF.

Large Hoof Abscess Infects Lamina and Subsolar Aspects of the Horse's Hoof. #hoofcare #horses #farrier #horsecare Let’s look at this unique hoof abscess. The area of the origin for the abscess occurred at the wall crack. The infection then moved under the sole and vented at the coronary band. This was a large two-dimensional abscess that infected the lamina and subsolar areas of the horse's hoof. We can see how significant the subsolar infection was once the farrier cleaned out the abscess to go

Draining an abscess in a cow's hoof

Horse Fun Facts. Things I never knew I had to know… Abscesses cause sudden, severe pain and lameness.Draining, bandaging and keeping the hoof clean are key to treating an abscess. Sharon taught me her technique for treating and bandaging his hoof so he can heal properly. He is on stall rest so we can keep the mud out of his bandage. Sharon is here daily inspecting, cleaning and re wrapping his hoof. Ozzy is a very good patient. Thank you Sharon for showing us the way! #tamarindranch #hoofcare #h