26/03/2026
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Canker
This is a rare condition, and this is the first case I have personally managed. With veterinary assistance and intervention, all diseased and unhealthy tissue has been carefully removed. A custom hospital plate has been fabricated and fitted, allowing it to be securely attached and removed as needed. This enables the hoof to be treated, medicated, and packed on a daily basis to support recovery and prevent reinfection.
Equine canker is a rare chronic, progressive, and difficult-to-treat disease of the hoof that requires early recognition and a comprehensive management approach, involving veterinary diagnosis, aggressive debridement, targeted antimicrobial therapy, strict environmental hygiene, and ongoing farriery care to achieve successful resolution.