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==Description==

==Description==

'''Thrush''' is a bacterial infection of the solar horn of the foot in horses. It is associated with [[Fusobacterium necrophorum]] and caused by poor foot hygine and prolonged exposure to wet conditions under foot.  

'''Thrush''' is a bacterial infection of the solar horn of the foot in horses. It is caused by secondary infection with [[Fusobacterium necrophorum]] of necrotic horn tissue resulting from poor foot hygine and prolonged exposure to wet conditions under foot.

==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.

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.