Here is a case I worked on and happened to have my camera. I will be posting updates on this case and others, as they happen. If you have any questions or comments get in touch with me at: sales@equicast.co.uk
This injury took place July 18, 2007
Figure 1 is a young barefoot appaloosa horse (2 years old) that has an avulse lateral heel. He was found with the heel damage and part of the hoof (heel) missing.
Figure 2 Another view from the bottom (solar) the red fleshy part is actually the plantar cUShion. Notice the bar is missing along with some of the sole.
Figure 3 The area has been cleaned with water and a mixture of sugar and iodine has been made and placed on a clean 4 X 4. A little information about making this sugardine paste for drawing out infections in the hoof capsule. When making the sugardine paste start with about a ½ of cup of common sugar add ½ teaspoon of a very weak solution of iodine (betadine) stir in the betadine check for consistency… try for something like thick molasses.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Quarter cracks continued
Figure 4 Place the 4 X 4 with the sugardine paste mixture over the
wound; wrap vetwrap around the 4 X 4 and the whole hoof capsule. This
will hold the sugardine solution against the wound and help to keep out
dirt and debris out. Be careful not to get the vetwrap to tight above
the hairline.
Figure 5 & 6 Now USe 2” X 4 yards
Equicast casting tape to hold the vetrap in place and give extra
support to the whole hoof capsule. Follow instructions on applying
Equicast. The cast will protect the hoof and vetrap as well as add
support. After the initial insult change the sugardine, vetrap and cast
at least every 3 to 4 days…if all is going well increase the time too
once a week for the next month. Then apply jUSt the cast and if shod
nail a shoe onto this cast. If the horse is barefoot then continue with
the cast until the heel has grown out. A mistake that is often made is
to remove the cast before the heel has had a chance to grow down. Leave
the cast on for support.
When the horse is comfortable and can
go in light work a shoe can then be nailed onto the cast and light work
can be started. Make sure that a veterinarian is consulted during this
whole process.
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New Hoof Wall Growth 1 Month Later
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