Thrush, a common hoof disease

Thrush is a disease that accurs in the frog of the hoof. It smells bad and can be mistaken for manure. To cure thrush buy thrush medication. Use a three step technique for application: 1. Wrap the end of a hoof pick in sheet cotton. 2. Dip the cotton in the thrush medication and use a picking motion to clean the frog and cleft. Rub in deeply. 3. The cotton will turn black soon. Change the cotton until the cotton comes out clean. A farrier should be able to tell if your horse has thrush. It is very back and smelly.