Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment.
To treat contracted heels, maintain a schedule for proper trimming and shoeing. Moving the shoe toward the rear of the hoof close to the white line on the bottom of the foot, and removing the excess hoof wall by rasping, will help correct the shape of the hoof. Wedge pads can be used to elevate the heel of the horse.
Trimming the hoofs in such a way that the hoof capsule can broaden is important. Keeping the horse on even ground or pasture after proper trimming and shoeing will allow a return to proper movement of hooves and will help the horse overcome the problems associated with contracted heels.The horse will often require treatment with antibiotics. Tetanus antitoxin must be given, if the horse is not fully vaccinated up to date or if vaccination status cannot be confirmed.
Maintaining a regular trimming schedule, about every six weeks, helps avoid conditions like contracted heels and is beneficial to a horse’s overall health.
Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
A bruised sole in horses is a condition where the horse’s sole becomes tender and painful due to trauma or injury, often resulting in inflammation and discomfort.
Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment.
Coronary sinus quittor in horses is a chronic infection of the collateral cartilages of the hoof, often resulting in abscesses and lameness.
Navicular bone fracture in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Navicular bone fractures can be classified into one
