Copper Alloy Frog Inserts

Any horse that has problems resulting from bacterial or fungal infections, such as thrush, white line disease and chronic abscesses, which can be especially prevalent in wet or humid climates, or in situations where the conditions in which the horse is kept make the horse susceptible to these problems. In addition, due to the shock absorption qualities of the shoes, any horse that can benefit from minimizing shock to the feet legs, such as endurance horses and horses ridden on hard surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt pavement. Endurance horses that have used these shoes in events have been shown to have little to no leg swelling (stocking up) and soreness after the event, and their race times have shown considerable improvements when compared to wearing steel shoes.

Copper alloy horseshoes can be shaped both cold and hot. When shaped cold, they work similarly to steel shoes, but with slightly more spring when struck with a shaping hammer. When shaped hot, the copper shoes can easily handle temperatures up to 1100°F, as determined by Tempilstik® testing. The copper alloy shoes can also be brazed or welded just like steel.

Kawell copper alloy shoes perform as well as steel shoes in terms of durability. These shoes are not 100% copper; they contain 85.5% copper.

Kawell's Copper Alloy is naturally antimicrobial due to it's ability to release copper salts when exposed to moisture, oxygen, and salts in the environment. These copper salts are toxic to a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. When microbes come into contact with a copper alloy surface, the copper salts penetrate their cell walls, disrupt their metabolic processes, and damage their DNA and proteins. This multi-targeted attack overwhelms the organism, causing rapid cell death and preventing replication. Unlike chemical disinfectants, copper alloy's antimicrobial action is continuous and doesn’t rely on active application, making Kawell's Copper Alloy an effective and long-lasting solution for reducing microbial contamination.

Thrush in horses is a common bacterial infection, often caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, that attacks the frog of the hoof. It thrives in wet, muddy, or unhygienic conditions.

Yes, they are the only guaranteed treatment on the market. Copper alloys, such as those used in Kawell USA products, release ions that can destroy the cell membranes, DNA/RNA, and proteins of microbes responsible for thrush, white line disease, and seedy toe.

Yes, the copper alloy insert is placed directly over the frog and releases ions 24/7 over the affected area, reaching deep into the infected tissue. No topical treatment of any kind is needed, as Kawell inserts are the only guaranteed treatment on the market.

Seedy toe is the separation of the hoof wall from the underlying laminar layer, usually at the white line, creating a cavity filled with crumbly necrotic horn. It is often caused by bacterial or fungal infections.

White line disease (WLD) in horses is a progressive, non-inflammatory infection caused by bacteria, fungi, or yeast that invade and digest the inner hoof wall.

No chemical or antibacterial cleaners are needed — the copper naturally self-sanitizes by eliminating bacteria on its surface.