mud fever

RAIN SCALD

The often-overlooked wet weather condition Whilst most horse owners are familiar with mud fever, its close relative, rain scald, often…

7 months ago

MUD FEVER

Prevention and treatment for wet weather With South Africa experiencing heavy rainfall across many regions, mud fever cases are on…

7 months ago

A MUDDY BUSINESS – UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING MUD FEVER

Mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis, equine dermatophilosis, cracked or greasy heels, is a common but potentially serious skin…

2 years ago

MUD MONSTERS – THE IMPACT ON THE HOOVES

With all the rain we have been having in certain areas, you are likely struggling with some wet and downright…

2 years ago

HANDLING HOOVES IN THE WET SEASON

Text: Christine Pinna With the large amounts of summer rain recently arriving, many horse owners will be looking at their…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: MUD FEVER AND RAIN SCALD

Q: What are mud fever and rain scald? Are they the same thing? Answered by Farryn Day  Both mud fever…

6 years ago

MUD FEVER

Mud fever, taxonomically known as pastern dermatitis, encompasses a whole range of diseases that cause irritations and dermatitis to the…

7 years ago

Mud matters

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ud is a reality for many stable yards, particularly those in the Cape region as its winter consists of continuous…

10 years ago