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The feet must be cleaned out and all necrotic horn tissue removed with a hoof knife. Topical disinfectants can then be applied.  

The feet must be cleaned out and all necrotic horn tissue removed with a hoof knife. Topical disinfectants can then be applied.  

The horse should be stabled on clean, dry bedding and the feet picked out twice a day.  

The horse should be stabled on clean, dry bedding and the feet picked out twice a day.  

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 effective.

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