Absorbine
Introduces New
Bigeloil® Quilted
Poultice Leg Wraps
and Hoof Pads
Maintaining the Hooves
Over winter you should check and
clean hooves daily. If hooves are
muddy, even after you have picked
them out, then use water and a hoof
brush to clean the feet – this will
allow a thorough inspection to check
for any damage to the hoof which
could otherwise be masked by dirt.
Horses that suffer from thrush may
benefit from the use of a preventative
product; your farrier will be able
to advise you. If your horse is shod
check shoes carefully to make sure
they are not loose, a twisted shoe
can easily penetrate a hoof which
has been softened by wet weather,
providing an entry point for dirt and
bacteria.
Animalintex® Hoof Treatment
Cut to shape for economy and
convenience. Suitable for the rapid
treatment of foot conditions it is the
only veterinary licensed poultice on the
market for equine treatment. It contains
an antiseptic to clean and prevent reinfection and natural poulticing agent,
Tragacanth, which, when it reacts with
water, draws out any infection and
creates a clean area for the wound to
heal, can be applied dry or as a hot or
cold, wet poultice.
For all first aid and wound care
requirements visit
www.robinsonhealthcare.com
October 2015 • Issue 25 • Everything Horse Magazine
Innovation from Bigeloil® offers
an alternative to the mess of using
traditional clay to wrap legs and
hooves
For many years horse owners
have been aware of the importance
of using clay when it comes to their
horse’s legs and feet. Traditional leg
clay has withstood the test of time
but is exceptionally messy, sloppy
and time consuming to use.
New Bigeloil Quilted Leg Wraps
and Hoof Pads eliminate the mess
and are quick and easy to apply
while providing the same cooling
and soothing benefits as traditional
leg clay. The revolutionary Bigeloil
application method offers horse
owners a fast and clean alternative,
using kaolin clay powder and
Epsom salts encased in porous
quilted pockets. The quilted squares
are activated when immersed in a
bucket of warm or cold water and
can then be easily applied to the
leg or hoof and wrapped to hold
in place. Removal is just as easy,
just take off the quilted wrap and
discard; there will be no dried clay
residue left on the leg or hoof.
Eliminating difficult clean up
and heavy tubs, Bigeloil Quilted
Leg Wraps and Hoof Pads bring
horse hoof and leg care into the 21st
century. The convenience of Bigeloil
leg wraps and hoof pads make them
ideal for use at home or when away
at competitions.
For more Absorbine UK news
and product information, visit
www.absorbine.co.uk
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