Ep. 188: Managing Thrush with Dr. Stephen O’Grady

Ep. 188: Managing Thrush with Dr. Stephen O’Grady

August 20, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 188

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Dr. Stephen O’Grady discusses the recognition and management of thrush in horses.

In this episode, Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS, joined us to discuss thrush in horses, including the veterinarian’s role in recognizing and managing this condition, as well as the structural defects in the hoof that lead to its development. “You do not see thrush in a good, healthy frog.” Further reading: Farriery for the Equine Frog / Digital Cushion Complex How do I treat my horse's thrush? Fissure Formation at the Base of the Frog The veterinary–farrier relationship: Establishing and sustaining a mutually beneficial liaiso This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda . GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 188: Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS Podcast Website: Disease Du Jour This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda . Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

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Host: Carly Sisson

Guest: Stephen O’Grady

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Organizations: EquiManagement

Books & works: Farriery for the Equine Frog, Digital Cushion Complex, How do I treat my horse's thrush?, Fissure Formation at the Base of the Frog, The veterinary–farrier relationship: Establishing and sustaining a mutually beneficial liaison

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