The bacteria that causes rain scald is called dermatophilus congolensis.
Rain scald horse rugs.
Hi all my boys been rugged up for about 2 months now and is now in a lovely premier equine full neck medium weight.
Prevention of rain scald on horses.
A lot of rugs i know but mine were drying over a stable wall.
Some people rinse that back area with a vinegar solution to keep.
Once in the skin the bacterium dermatophilus congolensis causes inflammation of the skin as well as the appearance of scabs and lesions.
Find out how to identify prevent and treat rain scald.
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.
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.
In mild cases the horse may just have a few flat scabs containing mats of hair.
Whatever approach you take general care is as important as any treatment.
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.
I recall using gentian violet on the rain scald.
What does rain scald look like.
Rain scald and mud rash are just a couple of the problems that plague horses over the winter months.
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.
Anyway took his rug off today and he looks like he has rain scald confused.
About rain scald rain rot.
What causes rain scald.
Rain scald also known as dermatophilosis tufailosis rain rot or streptothricosis is a dermatological disease affecting cattle and horses.
Rain scald prevention and treatment.
Rain rot or rain scald can affect a horse s or pony s back neck and haunches.
Tufts of hair missing few bald patches and that horrible crusty feeling in areas.
In mild cases the horse may just have a few flat.
Affected horses need to be kept dry and should always wear a turnout rug in the field.
I don t know if that s correct advice right enough but it seemed to work at the time.
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.
