WHITE LINE DISEASE
White Line Disease is an internal infection that affects the white line of the hoof of the horse. Traditionally, White Line disease is believed to be an external infection, however there is reason to believe that the black build up we recognize as White line disease, is actually a secondary infection and what we primarily look at when treating WLD. The secondary infection would compound the severity of the original blow out of the WL. If a disruption in the blood flow or lymph in the foot occurs along with the effects of gravity we could expect to see pathogens and dead cells or microorganisms left behind in the hoof capsule. It is also possible that toxin overloading in the blood or lymph would also cause us to see the “White line Dis-ease”.
WLD is not a disease itself but the body’s reaction to something that cannot not be removed by traditional means (i.e. kidney, Liver) especially if the flow of fluid from the foot is interrupted by other factors (i.e. hoof imbalances). The white line is one of the weakest structures of the hoof and a continuation of the coronet band. It is produced by the papillae and the lamina. The white line may blow out rather than the coronet band, as the hoof has a greater ability to protect the body from further infection than a blow out at the coronet band which would result in a sore open wound. Essentially white line disease is similar to an abscessing of the hoof as a result of infectious or toxic agents being trapped within the capsule. In order to relieve the pressure from the gases that build up from the decomposing matter and anaerobic bacteria, the white line pops like a balloon and releases the damaging agents which then exit the capsule through the bottom of the hoof between the non-pigmented hoof wall and the sole.
The White Line is a condensed form of fascia and it connects the hoof wall to the sole. However, fascia is not only a connective tissue but is also a transportation vessel for lymph, and nutrients. Lymph is a clear substance that is comprised primarily of interstitial fluid. This lymph is continuously changing by picking up unwanted substances such as bacteria and dead cells; and exchanges a variety of proteins and excess interstitial fluid with the blood stream. Lymph nodes act as filters for the lymphatic fluid. Once in the lymph nodes, bacteria is destroyed and unused proteins are sent back to the body through the interstitium to be used again. Lymph contains a high number of white blood cells and lymphocytes.
~Lockert, 2018
WLD is not a disease itself but the body’s reaction to something that cannot not be removed by traditional means (i.e. kidney, Liver) especially if the flow of fluid from the foot is interrupted by other factors (i.e. hoof imbalances). The white line is one of the weakest structures of the hoof and a continuation of the coronet band. It is produced by the papillae and the lamina. The white line may blow out rather than the coronet band, as the hoof has a greater ability to protect the body from further infection than a blow out at the coronet band which would result in a sore open wound. Essentially white line disease is similar to an abscessing of the hoof as a result of infectious or toxic agents being trapped within the capsule. In order to relieve the pressure from the gases that build up from the decomposing matter and anaerobic bacteria, the white line pops like a balloon and releases the damaging agents which then exit the capsule through the bottom of the hoof between the non-pigmented hoof wall and the sole.
The White Line is a condensed form of fascia and it connects the hoof wall to the sole. However, fascia is not only a connective tissue but is also a transportation vessel for lymph, and nutrients. Lymph is a clear substance that is comprised primarily of interstitial fluid. This lymph is continuously changing by picking up unwanted substances such as bacteria and dead cells; and exchanges a variety of proteins and excess interstitial fluid with the blood stream. Lymph nodes act as filters for the lymphatic fluid. Once in the lymph nodes, bacteria is destroyed and unused proteins are sent back to the body through the interstitium to be used again. Lymph contains a high number of white blood cells and lymphocytes.
~Lockert, 2018
"I have been battling Whiteline Disease (WLD) in my horse for 10+ years. I have had all 4 feet resected once, and the front feet resected a second time about 2 years later (all on the vet's recommendation). On top of this, trying numerous other treatments and recommendations, all so I would not lose my boy. Nothing had any lasting improvement and in most cases had no improvement at all. So when my farrier suggested we try using EQure this past summer (2018), I was heavily skeptical, to say the least, but try we did and we have had the greatest improvement I have ever seen! My boy isn't at 100% yet, but that takes time for the hoof to grow and after 10+ years I'm still hesitant to get my hopes up completely. But I am optimistic, for once"
~Crystal NEo Thumper
~Crystal NEo Thumper
The descriptions provided are detailed descriptions of the diseases commonly faced by equestrians. eQure is a grooming product for these specific areas, we make no kill claims or direct treatment claims.
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