<p>Thrush describes an infection that develops in the frog of one or more of the horse’s hooves, caused by a fungal or bacterial pathogen. </p> <p>Hooves with frogs that have deep sulci are prone to becoming infected with pathogens that cause thrush. Wet and dirty environments contribute to the development of this infection as thrush-causing pathogens flourish under these conditions.</p> <p>Typical signs of a thrush infection include hoof tenderness and a foul-smelling discharge from the hoof. Prompt treatment is necessary to stop the spread of the infection.</p> <p>Management strategies to prevent thrush and support recovery aim at keeping the horse’s living environment clean.</p> <p>This podcast reviews the causes, signs and treatment of thrush in horses.</p> <p>Read more: <a href="https://madbarn.ca/thrush-in-horses/">⁠⁠https://madbarn.ca/thrush-in-horses/</a></p> <p><a href="https://madbarn.com/prevent-colic-in-horses/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>_______________________________</p> <p>Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners and equine practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us at <a href="https://madbarn.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://madbarn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for more resources, videos and articles.</p>