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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | '''Thrush''' | + | '''Thrush''' |
| ==Signalment== | | ==Signalment== |
| + | The condition occurs in stabled horses, on moist or wet bedding. The conformation of some horses feet predisposes them to developing the condition but it can be easily prevented with proper foot care. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
| + | Diagnosis is made on clinical signs. |
| ===Clinical Signs=== | | ===Clinical Signs=== |
| + | * Foul smelling black discharge associated with the sulci of the frog |
| + | * Deep erosions to the medial and lateral sulci of the frog in sereve cases |
| + | * Increased digital pulses to the feet |
| + | * Lameness in very severe cases |
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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
| ==References== | | ==References== |