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==Description==
==Description==
'''Thrush''' is
'''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.
Necrosis of the horn tissue, especially the medial and lateral sulci of the frog, is caused by the environmental conditions, then there is seconday infection with F.necrophorum resulting in a foul smelling discharge.
==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.
Antibiotics are only indicated if the infection is chronic with deep erosions and lameness. A 7 day course of procain penicillin is effetcive.
Antibiotics are only indicated if the infection is chronic with deep erosions and lameness. A 7 day course of procain penicillin is effetcive.
==References==
==References==
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:Dermatological_Disorders_-_Horse]]
[[Category:Dermatological_Disorders_-_Horse]]