advice wanted for chronic hoof wall problems

Re: advice wanted for chronic hoof wall problems

Michael Woodhouse — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:51:05 GMT

Myself I would get a proper farrier rather than this barefoot malarkey (google it!) - there was a series of strongly worded letters a while back on the subject in Vet Times in memory serves. Farrier trains longer than a Vet any wally with a rasp can call them-self a barefoot trimmer.

I would go for a month of TMPS. I have anaesthatised feet, pared out sandcracks and filled the fissures with PMMA glue (Technovit) and had some success. You have to be brave and get back to oozy blood.

Re: advice wanted for chronic hoof wall problems

Liz w — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:15:27 GMT

thanks for your replies. He has had blood tests done - not for cushings specifically - they showed a slightly raised LDH. Apart from his feet, he looks a picture of health.

I discussed him today with his regular vet, and we're going to suggest the foot baths, with possibly further bloods tests. Referral has been discussed, which the owner is reluctant to do, partly due to cost, and partly due to the long drive necessary.

Any further advice is welcome.

Re: advice wanted for chronic hoof wall problems

Hannah Wynne Richards — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:02:04 GMT

Walking him through a Zinc sulphate foot bath once a day may help

Wynne

Re: advice wanted for chronic hoof wall problems

Vikki Halliday LLB — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:21:07 GMT

Delving back in to the depths of my memories as a previous equine vet, I recall a few of these types were related to chronically infected coronary bands, so I recall long term antibiosis I think after biopsy, but also daily moisturising and application of protective cream to the coronary bands did help in some cases.

Has he had any blood work done, as the chronicity of the feet, abscesses etc suggests he may have an underlying problem, such as Cushings?