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  • Title: Septic diseases associated with the hoof complex: abscesses, punctures wounds, and infection of the lateral cartilage.
    Author: Redding WR, O'Grady SE.
    Journal: Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract; 2012 Aug; 28(2):423-40. PubMed ID: 22981199.
    Abstract:
    Hoof abscesses are probably the most common cause of acute severe lameness in horses encountered by veterinarians and farriers. Most affected horses show sudden, severe (acute) lameness; the degree of lameness varies from being subtle in the early stages to non-weight bearing. There is still debate between the veterinary and farrier professions as to who should treat a hoof abscess and the best method to resolve the abscess. Puncture wounds to the sole of the foot can introduce bacteria and debris to the solar surface of the distal phalanx and produce a fracture or a septic pedal osteitis.
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