Posted by M. W. Myers, D.V.M. on May 14, 2000 at 19:07:10:
In Reply to: wld, thrush cocktail posted by Dennis L. Brothers on April 20, 2000 at 00:18:30:
: I got an old cocktail... but I won't tell it here, Instead, I'll tell you what I treat this nasty stuff with.
: I mix 1 part Gention Violet, 1 part Koppertox, 1 part formalin solution, and 1 part strong iodine. smells like the devil and when you get it on you, you have to wear it off. seems to work on alot of this ichcy stuff. You can get the formalin from your favorite vet. Luckily, honey let's me have some when I ask nicely. It's pretty nasty stuff in itself so be careful with it.
: Dennis
There seems to be no end to the "cocktails" concocted for treatment of thrush and other maladies of the equine hoof. These particular compounds are very chemically reactive and will tend to cancel each other's effectiveness when combined. You can rest assured there is no free iodine left in this mixture.
Keeping a balanced foot clean (wet or dry) will tend to clear up the majority of cases of thrush and white line deterioration.
Do be careful in the use of formalin. It is a carcinogen and if one of your client's children happens to get some of it off your truck, you could be in for a very serious lawsuit.
M. W. Myers, D.V.M.