Disinfectants:

The following are non-necrotising disinfectants which Jo has found to be effective against frog and hoof wall infections. Please contact her for advice on their use.

CleanTrax® A hoof soak effective against bacteria, fungus, fungal spores and viruses.

Equine Elite Thrush Relief For daily use on frogs.
Both are available from Justine Jenkins: 01269 597635

Household Borax For daily use on frogs - mix 1 teaspoon of powder to 1 pint of water, or 1 tablespoon of powder to 1 gallon of water.
Available from your chemist or online from www.thegreenshop.co.uk

Zinc Sulphate For daily use on frogs.
Available from tack shops ready made up as NAF "Hoof and Sole" or as "Golden Hoof" crystals from agricultural suppliers sold for sheep foot rot - mix 2oz of crystals to 1 pint of water.

Sudacrem Disinfects and protects frogs against wet mud: apply to frogs before turn-out.
Available from your chemist.

Other Products:

SoleMates Pads For hoof rehabilitation and improvement - please contact Jo for advice on their use.
Available from Justine Jenkins: 01269 597635

Books:

"The Chosen Road" by KC La Pierre
A comprehensive guide to whole health hoof care.
Available from Justine Jenkins: 01269 597635

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