Small stones and dirt can penetrate the weak parts of the hoof. This can cause a bacterial and/or fungal infection, which can destroy the white line and hoof wall, because they feed on and with the keratin. Cleaning the infected part of the hoof with the ‘OKOS Hoofcare Instrument’, before treating it with a suitable product, will speed up healing and recovery. This prevents a small infection from becoming a chronic problem. The ‘OKOS Hoofcare Instrument’ is also suitable for cleaning and examining the frog; sometimes an innocent looking narrow crack in the frog tissue hides a deeper infection with thrush. The ‘OKOS Hoofcare Instrument’ is easy to disinfect, allowing you to work hygienically.