DONNYBROOK CRACK REPAIR

Designed to nourish deep within the keratin cells of the hoof. Reduces the potential for stressing and cracking to appear in the outer wall layer. Ideal for treating vertical cracking, sand/ minor cracking or brittle hooves.

There are cracks that run in a vertical line from the base of the hoof and usually follow the direction of the keratin tubules.  These vertical cracks most often occur in the area of the toe. (cover the distance between the centre front around to each quarter side point)

Possible Causes

• Imbalance in the hoof conformation, often flares
• Brittleness causing the cell bonds to breakdown
• Poor nutrition
• Fungal Infections and excess moisture
• Very dry, scaly hooves
• Wounds, scars, genetics

TREATMENT- Firstly seek professional advice from your farrier/trimmer, in relation to possible causes or other underlying issues. Secondly use a good quality hoof oil once a day for a week, then 3-4 times a week there after to provide the hoof with nutrients to feed the damaged cells and help them repair.  This will encourage healthy hoof growth and in time with correct trimming or shoeing the cracks will grow down and out, not up towards the coronet band where permanent damage may result. You can fill any large cracks with a hoofstik, this will create a breathable barrier protecting the cracks from environmental debris entering.