Rain scald also known as rain rot and mycotic dermatitis is caused by the same bacteria dermatophilus congolensis that causes mud fever the bacteria penetrates chapped damaged or softened skin on the horse s back causing scabs and thrives in wet conditions.
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About rain scald rain rot.
Horse health feature rain scald in horses.
As well as a quilted stable rug which could be used alone or under any of the rugs for extra warmth and a sweat rug.
Whatever approach you take general care is as important as any treatment.
A lot of rugs i know but mine were drying over a stable wall.
The bacteria that causes rain scald is called dermatophilus congolensis.
Anyway took his rug off today and he looks like he has rain scald confused.
Rain scald and mud rash are just a couple of the problems that plague horses over the winter months.
In mild cases the horse may just have a few flat.
It would be better to keep your horse stabled or put on a lined winter rug that can help the horse stay warm without its natural defenses.
When the scabs are removed the underneath surface is slightly moist and sometimes raw.
What causes rain scald.
In mild cases the horse may just have a few flat scabs containing mats of hair.
I don t know if that s correct advice right enough but it seemed to work at the time.
Tufts of hair missing few bald patches and that horrible crusty feeling in areas.
Find out how to identify prevent and treat rain scald.
What does rain scald look like.
Some people rinse that back area with a vinegar solution to keep.
In severe cases the coat over the horse s back and rump will feel hard and painful and will consist of many scabs lying next to each other.
I recall using gentian violet on the rain scald.
Rain scald also known as dermatophilosis tufailosis rain rot or streptothricosis is a dermatological disease affecting cattle and horses.
Prevention of rain scald on horses.
What does rain scald look like.
Rain rot or rain scald can affect a horse s or pony s back neck and haunches.
Once in the skin the bacterium dermatophilus congolensis causes inflammation of the skin as well as the appearance of scabs and lesions.
Prolonged wetting and cracking of the skin surface as occurs in wet weather allows the bacteria to invade the surface layer of the skin and establish an infection.
As the weather begins to change we are faced with different seasonal skin diseases to deal with in our horses and ponies.
