Abscesses

Posted bysteepforestfarmPosted inFarrier Services

Case 1: Simple Toe Abscess

Barefoot horse with toe abscess
Bandaged for continued turnout with epsom salt poultice, cotton, fiberglass cast. This works well with belligerent horses that can’t be soaked or horses without access to stalls. The hoof can still be soaked though the cast with additional poultice.
Care must be made when putting on cast to keep it off of coronet band as this is blood supply for the hoof. Additionally, cotton is added with the poultice material as padding. The cast must be set prior to putting the horse’s foot down as to not push into the sole.

Case 2: Heel Abscess with Resection

ZSP is put in heel to keep out debris
Equithane applied under the heart bar to enhance frog support.
Heel abscess is growing out. Top of the hoof wall is removed above the abscess as it grows horizontal because it is not attached to the wall below it.
The rim pad for the new shoe is extended as hoof growth proceeds down.
Follow up shoeing
The size of the abscess pocket is diminishing.
Heel abscess is growing out. Top of the hoof wall is removed above the abscess as it grows horizontal because it is not attached to the wall below it.
New rim pad is applied.