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The Hoofabscess

This is a festering inflammation of the hoof Corium, caused by foreign body penetration or triggered by abnormal friction of inner hoof structure, which becomes infected.

Most commonly the horse becomes lame as a result of high localized tissue pulse and elevated tissue temperature. Due to the enclosed structure of hoof anatomy, the developing reservoir of pus cannot discharge outwardly, and becomes localized in the soft tissue within the hoof deep to the Corium.

To remedy this one must first attempt to locate the position of the swelling. One can use a pair of hoof-pliers and apply pressure to the hoof, whilst awaiting a reaction from the horse. The swelling is most commonly beneath either the Bar or the Point of the Frog.

One must then use a hoof-knife to cut and remove the sole superficial to this in order give the pus an outlet. With this relief of pressure, comes an ebbing of the pain.

The opened wound can then be treated with an anti-bacterial ointment such as Rivanol, too prevent further spreading of infection. In addition to this Therapeutic shoe (similar to a rubber boot) can be fitted which is an excellent device to enhance the bathing of the wound (with salt water, - see Malanders), and to prevent it from becoming soiled. It is not advisable to ride the horse while it is wearing this. The hoof is also supported comfortably and can move freely in this shoe. One shouldn´t need to provide any further arguments to why this should be a vital piece of equipment in any self-respecting stables´ inventory.

After about a week, one should see a new layer of Corium growing over the wound. It is only then that one is able to exercise the horse again, but one must stay on a soft field or paddock.

If the lesion breaks through the periople Corium (ie. It is not confined deep to the Corium) and is therefore not cut out, it can take from Eight Months to One Year to grow to the hoof surface through the sole, during which time the horse can be ridden as normal.

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