Copper sulfate is used for many things , In water tanks to stop algae, applying to the hoof for thrush white-line disease and proud flesh.
A traditional remedy often recommended by farriers, has been a mixture of copper sulfate and water to form a paste, packing the compound into the infected area of the hoof. The solution, according to those who utilize the compound, has worked in their practices and provided a cost-effective treatment to thrush.