Does anyone use copper sulfate crystals instead of Equipak CS. Do you just sprinkle it in the hoof and cover it with regular Equipak?

Hi Jeff,

CS crystals need to be crushed up a bit before this type application but I am pretty sure it would be OK to do it.

I have mixed CS in IM and in Magic Cushion with good result and NO ill effect.

When I've used it, I've used the Richard Klimish PVC (or however he rearranged the letters - You can google it I believe) technique. Venice Turp, then sprinkle in the sulfate, cover with polypropylene felt - either huf-felt from a farrier supplier or from a boat shop - used to soak up oil from the bilge water. Cover with a full pad. It all glues together and really holds water out.
What I like is the materials have no shelf life or temperature sensitivity, so I always have them in my truck.

I use crystals quite a bit. I bought a 2# bucket for almost a year ago for $23 (I think) and you almost can't tell I've touched the stuff.

The stuff I got came from a feed store, they sell it out here for ponds etc. and it's about the consistancy of sand. I don't crush it and it works great.

I usually mix a bit of it with some Hawthornes to make it sticky and pack the sulcus and the very bottom of the commisures. Make sure to use the mesh if you're not putting it under a pad though because it effects adhesion and makes it come out easier.

I've been thinking about mixing up some iodine, pine tar and venice turpentine with it, but I don't know if it's gonna kill me if I mix it. But then you could just brush it on, and I can put it in little bottles for clients.

Joey Aczon wrote:
Hey Joey, you might want to do some experimenting with mixing CS and Iodine. I do believe it makes quite a chemical reaction. Mix a bit outside and stand back.

I took of pads this week only used Hemp soaked in Tar and put in CS crystels on the middle of the frog ,leather pads because of an old absess ,the hoof was like new ,no thrush left at all.
I am going back to the old methods now Tar mixed with lamp spirit 50/50 is an old and good one too ..STINKS To
ray knightley.

Hey Ray ,Whats lamp spirits? Is that kerosene?

horseshoeguy wrote:
Actually I'm not all that worried about the iodine as much as I am the turpentine. I mix CS with Hawthornes all the time, iodine is one of the components.

Bill Lawrence wrote:
I have been out here too long ,lamps run on oil ,spirit ???man lost the name not kerosene ??
its called burning spirits ,translated ..man im lost sorry .i will find out!!

ray

Ray,
Do you mean coal oil??