tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37113822938401259922024-03-12T21:59:45.581-07:00Red Anvil Farriery Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08612051527096289104noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3711382293840125992.post-35861424889997146162015-12-07T10:28:00.001-08:002015-12-07T10:28:08.923-08:00Equine Sheared Heels <div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
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Definition </h2>
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A Sheared heel is the mechanical breakdown of the Frog Stay,
leading to the unilateral proximal displacement one of the heels bulbs and the
instability between the medial & lateral heel bulbs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anatomy <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Anatomical structures involved with sheared heels are;</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Frog Stay</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Horny Frog</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Co-lateral cartilage</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Digital Cushion</span></li>
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Clinical Signs </h2>
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Sheared Heel normal affects the medial heel bulb, the medial
wall be straight with the lateral wall being feared. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Primary Signs are ;</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Distortion of the hoof Capsule</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Medial/Lateral imbalance</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Lameness</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Shunted Heel Bulb</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Un even Coronary Band</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Solar Bruising / Corns</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Bar cracks</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Pain on Manipulation</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Independent movement of heel bulbs</span></li>
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Causes </h2>
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<li>The Causes of Sheared Heels are</li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Canker</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Medial/Lateral Imbalance</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Un level Foot Fall</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Un even loading</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Sprung Heels</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Conformation</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Poor Farrier</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Studs & Calking</span></li>
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Diagnosis </h2>
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When dynamically assessing the horse at a walk, the heel of
the effected side will normally contact the ground first, causing the proximal
displacement. On manipulation of the heels it will be possible to move each
heel bulb individually indication the mechanical breakdown of the frog stay
(this manipulation can be pain full.) <o:p></o:p></div>
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Conformation can be done by using a Palmar Digital nerve
block as this will dramatically reduce lameness. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Treatment</h2>
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Treatment is aimed at re-establishing Medial/Lateral balance
and lowering the proximally shunted coronary band. This is achieved by floating
the affected heel allowing the proximally shunted heel to descend back into alignment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A shoe that offer good palmar heel support is necessary to support
the heel region. Types of bar shoes used include</div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Egg Bars</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Heart bar</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">½ Heart Bars</span></li>
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Prognosis </h2>
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The Prognosis for Sheared heels is good, as long as no
permeant damage is sustained. In more severe cases the horse may need a support
shoe for life. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08612051527096289104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3711382293840125992.post-75535561354624954672015-10-15T05:08:00.000-07:002015-10-15T05:08:12.055-07:00Equine Thrush <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Thrush </span></b></h2>
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Definition </h2>
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Thrush is a degenerative condition of the Frog caused by
anaerobic bacteria characterised by a grey/black necrotic material in the
affected area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anatomy </h2>
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Thrush affects the Medial/Lateral & Central Frog clefts <o:p></o:p></div>
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Causes </h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2quXHvlaJpTCSwlUOsCR5VQFYzyNk9i1HpwEMLgAHjLcGOj_0Zj214EmZ_Y8tIaDVtzTz4KZYgAE50C_HjGNVLuLNTm3bTuEyKBzkj47Oav1nZXHowNeDtAyDF7nLPeVG7BeM3WsDFo/s1600/Hot+Shoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2quXHvlaJpTCSwlUOsCR5VQFYzyNk9i1HpwEMLgAHjLcGOj_0Zj214EmZ_Y8tIaDVtzTz4KZYgAE50C_HjGNVLuLNTm3bTuEyKBzkj47Oav1nZXHowNeDtAyDF7nLPeVG7BeM3WsDFo/s320/Hot+Shoe.jpg" width="320" /></a>Thrush is caused by Unhygienic conditions where anaerobic
bacteria can thrive, the bacteria Spherophorus Necrophorus is most commonly
found. The contribution factors to this
are;<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unhygienic Conditions <o:p></o:p></div>
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Poor Stable management<o:p></o:p></div>
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Poor grazing <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unclean Feet <o:p></o:p></div>
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Prolong use of sole pack &
pads<o:p></o:p></div>
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Irregular Shoeing or Trimming <o:p></o:p></div>
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Long term use of Heart Bars<o:p></o:p></div>
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Clinical Signs </h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
Clinical Signs of Thrush are</span><br />
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An Offensive odour<o:p></o:p></div>
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Black/Grey narcotic frog<o:p></o:p></div>
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Increase Moisture discharge<o:p></o:p></div>
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Atrophied Frog<o:p></o:p></div>
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Exposure of sensitive Structures <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lameness <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sheared Heels ( in Sever long term
cases )<o:p></o:p></div>
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Diagnosis </h2>
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Diagnosis is based on clinical finding</div>
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Treatment </h2>
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Veterinary </h3>
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Veterinary treatment in not normally needed unless infection
is sever. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Farriery </h3>
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the cultivation of the bacteria. This can be done by;<o:p></o:p></div>
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Improving Stable Management<o:p></o:p></div>
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Removing all necrotic materiel<o:p></o:p></div>
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Treating with anti-bacterial
sprays and Powder <o:p></o:p></div>
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Regular Trimming and shoring <o:p></o:p></div>
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The foot should be well trimmed and as clean as possible.
With extra attention being paid to the frog clefts. The frog should then be
scrubbed with an iodine solution and flushed with hydrogen Peroxide to kill any
anaerobic infection.Finally the food should be cleaned and dried with regular
use of a hoof pick and anti-bacterial sprays advised.The use of bar shoes and Sole Pack is also ill advised as
they can create a low oxygen environment that advantageous for the growth of
bacteria. </div>
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Prognosis </h2>
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A Good Prognosis can be given as long as there is no extensive
damage to the underling sensitive structures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08612051527096289104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3711382293840125992.post-83815464557161568662015-10-15T04:27:00.005-07:002015-10-15T04:27:44.876-07:00Equine Abscess<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Abscess</span><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Definition </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">An abscess
in an infection & inflammation within the horny foot that can cause acute
lameness due to the pressure build up from the formation of puss with or
without gas pockets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are 2
types of abscess. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <b>Sub
Solar Abscess -</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A sub solar
abscess in an infection between the horny sole and sensitive sole<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Laminal
Abscess (Sub Mural) -<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A laminal
Abscess is an infection between the horny wall and the sensitive lamina (dermal
laminae) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anatomy</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAxxp0CF07ATmJu9hzKH4PfCc_Q21RyjY0_bCPFL5h1Fsnzga-xS-rFuyNefZWEAIrVoPwZEl_JEuyMjrDSHYyj1tczHDsI3as-a7enWqL2LdAA5N5r_BLjEkZrf98M1TK1btAoiqXzQ/s1600/11151045_929938260397422_1503033329233622551_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRAxxp0CF07ATmJu9hzKH4PfCc_Q21RyjY0_bCPFL5h1Fsnzga-xS-rFuyNefZWEAIrVoPwZEl_JEuyMjrDSHYyj1tczHDsI3as-a7enWqL2LdAA5N5r_BLjEkZrf98M1TK1btAoiqXzQ/s320/11151045_929938260397422_1503033329233622551_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
anatomical structures involved with Abscesses are<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Horny Sole<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Horny Wall <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Sole <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Laminae<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Line<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Causes </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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of Abscesses are <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Solar
penetrations by foreign object <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pressure <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Corns<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Prick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Signs </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There will
be a variable degree of lameness depending on the size of the abscess and the
amount of pressure being places on the sensitive structures caused by the
underlying infection, this can be a mild lameness to a no weight bearing limb. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There will
be heat within the foot and swelling around the coronary bend and fetlock due
to the infection, a strong digital pulse can also be felt over the
Medial/Lateral digital arteries. In the
later stages of infection there will be a pungent smell from the foot and the
possibility of sinus tracts on the sole or horny wall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Sub
Mural abscesses the infection can track up the horny wall and erupt out of the
coronary band causing a interruption in the hoof wall production and will
travel distally as a horizontal crack. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Diagnosis of an abscess is first done by examining the foot for penetrations
and light pairing of the sole, most of the time there can be obvious sinus
tracts that will shoe as a black puss coming out of the sole. If an abscess is
present the a pungent smell can also be smelt when examining the foot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">light
palpitation of the foot by hand looking for a pain response, and the careful
use of hoof testers is also a good way of finding the exact area of infection.
light exploration can be carried out and if a high pressure tract is relived
the puss will spurt out and an immediate relief can be seen by the horse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">if the
abscess is from a nail prick then the use of hoof testers on each clench will
show signs of a pain response on the offending nail, when the nail is removed
then a black smelly puss can be seen on the nail shank.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">if the horse
is acutely lame but no abscess can be found after light pairing of the sole
then the use of a poultice to soften the feet and dray the infection out can
help speed up diagnosis <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Once an
abscess is located then it can be drained by the use of a hoof knife, (searcher
knives are useful as they allow for very accurate work ) this will relive the
pressure build up within the foot and allow for the abscessation area to be
cleaned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The use of
Hydrogen Peroxide can be advantageous due to the foaming action and the high
oxygen content. then the tract can be cleaned with a dilute povidone solution
or soluble metronidazole, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hot tubing
of the foot twice a day with a saturated solution of salt or Epsom salts can be beneficial for horses with multiple
tracts of infection. then use of a hot poultice for 12-24h after will ensure
all the infection is removed, a dry poultice can then be used to allow the foot
to harden and also protect the area from re-infection <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tract has stopped draining then a well fitted wide webbed shoe that has been
seated out will allow for good support of the foot and protect the remaining
horny foot, the use of pads can be useful in some cases to protect the sole
from re infection. however there is still a risk of re infection from
contaminates becoming trapped between the healing sole and the pad. The ricsk
of re infection can be reduced by using a solar packing material. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A vet will
be able to administer Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs that will help
reduce the amount of inflammation and help reduce excessive loading on the
other limb. antibiotics are not normal
given for an abscess that is not draining as this can extend the time it takes
for the infection to erupt , but if it is thort that the infection is close to
the distal phalanx then they can be used to protect then underlying structures.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">An excellent prognosis can be given in the majority of cases
and the horse can return to steadily be normal work. But horses with poor foot
quality can be prone to reassurance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Polocrosse
Vs Polo<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Unlike polo, polocrosse horses are stopping and
turning on much tighter circle than polo ponies that run a fast long line, this
tighter game has a huge effect on what happening inside the limb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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inside<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">When a polocrosse horse dose a sliding stop with studs
in, the outside of the shoe will have more grip over the inside twisting the
limb through the lower joint and hock placing an naturally high twisting force
through the joints and ligaments all the way down to the underlying bony
structures., where a shoe without studs will still twist out this is because of
the hocks and not the stud in the shoe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The Effects
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Because of the uneven loading that one stud places on
the biomechanical structures of the lower limb Studs can have detrimental
effects on the horses foot and the ligaments & tendons of the Distal
interphalangeal joint (Fetlock Joint) and Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
(Pastern Joint). This can result in ligament damage or even broken bones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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