HOOF ABSCESSES AND HOW TO POULTICE A HOOF! A foot abscess is very common condition in horses, ponies and donkeys. It is defined as pus within the foot and is caused by a bacterial infection within the hoof wall or under the sole. The bacteria may enter the foot via various routes but most commonly it tracks up the white line (an area of weakness in the hoof where the sole meets the hoof wall). 👀 Clinical signs: - Sudden onset moderate to severe lameness in the affected limb - Resting toe - Hot

Got a bug bite, poison ivy, skin infection, or other topical issue? Let me introduce you to your new best friend- Plantain! Whether it’s the giant leaves of Plantago major or the slender, lance-shaped Plantago lanceolata, plantain is nature's answer to some of its harsher lessons. And the best part is, you can use the medicine right away! Just chew it up and make a poultice in the moment. | Cameron Strouss