| Kaopectate (1 cup) and flour or miller's bran (enough to make a peanut butter consistency). |
| For reduced swelling not associated with external wounds or breaks in the skin. Mix in a bowl or bucket, apply to the leg or joint by hand, cover with plastic wrap, then with roll cotton or disposable diaper, and secure witha an elastic bandage. |
| Comments/Drawbacks. |
| An effective drawing agent. Messy to apply. Not to be used directly over open wounds, as it can clog openings and interfere with drainage. |
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| Thrush Treatment Solution |
| For disinfection of soft parts of the hoof, after proper trimming and paring to remove dead, thrushy tissue. |
| Household bleach solution (1 part chlorine bleach to 9 parts water). |
| Drizzle onto bottom of clean, lifted hoof. Allow solution to seep into crevices and porous tissues. Procide clean, dry footing to protect hoof from excessive moisture or filth. |
| Comments/Drawbacks. |
| Effective disinfectant. Spills can permanently spot colored clothing, including shoes and boots. Don't apply directly over open wounds, as it can irritate and destroy sensitive deep tissues. |
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| Tincture of iodine. |
| Same application as household bleach solution. |
| Comments/Drawbacks. |
| Effective disinfectant. Same caveats as household bleach solution. |
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