Posted by Patty Stiller on February 02, 2004 at 11:34:57:
In Reply to: Frozen Frog? posted by Pam on January 31, 2004 at 13:18:37:
: I have a 13 year old Tb due to foal in April. She is on daily wormer and HB 15 biotin (2 scoops). It has been very cold here in MN for the last week or so (highs around -20) She is pasture kept with a run in. I noticed today that her frogs are dark red or black. She is not lame. Is this normal for this time of year? I have not noticed this in the past, but this has been a very cold winter. She is in excellant health and is current on farrier and vet. Any information on hooves and winter would be helpfull.
: thanks
It could just be a stain from something in her environment. Urine will often react with cetain types of ground cover and bedding (especially certain wood shavings, and dry pine needles) and the wet material will pack in the foot and stain it red. If she is sound I would not worry about it. Patty