On 11/15/07 6:41 PM, "Anna Hopkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Annilese mentioned putting a fungicide on the hooves for non-healing
> hoof cracks. Any one have suggestions on type or brand. Janice
> suggested Thrushbuster from Saddleup tack but Susan doesn't have it
> listed on her site. I found in Valley vet, Thrushbuster by Mustad,
> but it sounds very strong and if it's not really thrush, but some
> other fungus or bacteria, will it still work. Has any one tried
> soaking hooves with bleach or betadine. My farrier suggested bleach
> soaking, but I forgot the formula. Any input would be appreciated.
> At this point I'm just reading descriptions in the catalogue. I
> thought I'd try two different types just to cover my bases. I used a
> few treatments of a Hoof disinfectant by Farrier's Formula, but now
> I'm out of it.
Anna:
I honestly think it does not matter what you use, any kind of fungicide will
do. I used whatever I had on hand: iodine, coppertox, fungaway - bleach
would probably also work.
Anneliese
