"Smelly feet are more than an
embarrassment for horses. A noxious rotting odor emanating from the underside
of a hoof is a distinct sign of a fungal infection called thrush. The
responsible organism, Spherophorus neaophorus, eats away at the tissues
of the frog, leaving a blackish ooze on the surface. Thrush rarely causes
lameness and poses no major health hazard. But if you encounter the condition
in your barn, you will want to review--and probably revise--your management routine."
Read about the cure at:
http://equusmagazine.com/article/eqthrush305-10279
