--- Wanda Lauscher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 15/11/2007, Anna Hopkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Annilese mentioned putting a fungicide on the hooves for
> non-healing
> > hoof cracks.
>
> Since Anneliese suggested that, I've squirted betadine on
> everyone's
> feet every time the farrier does a trim. Simple dimple.
>
> Wanda
Well remember that betadine is not anti-fungal, and there is usually
a secondary fungal infection with the bacteria of thrush. So if you
use Gentian violet, it will kill both things at once and for A LOT
Less money...its cheap...
We recommend weekly treatment, in harder areas or with horses who can
develop thrush easily.
Skye
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