2020年5月20日 · Keeping a close eye on your infected horse is a best practice for rain rot prevention. Equine rain rot can be a nuisance for horse owners and a pain for horses. …

The vast majority of healthy horses heal spontaneously from rain rot without any treatment necessary, so long as the environmental factors are removed. If your horse is turned out …

2023年10月16日 · Rain rot is a common condition during rainy seasons and can be of concern for many horse owners. While typically easily treated, rain rot can be a serious issue and should …

2022年4月4日 · Rain rot is caused by Dermatophilus spp., bacteria that normally live without consequence in the equine coat. However, a rain followed by slow-drying, humid conditions …

This infection of the epidermis (top layer of the skin) is seen worldwide but is more prevalent in tropical environments where rain is frequent and humidity is high. Lameness and loss of …

2023年8月9日 · Rain rot, also known as dermatophilosis, is a common skin condition seen in horses. It is caused by the bacteria Dermatophilus congolensis, which thrives in moist, warm …

Even the most diligent horse owner who provides the best care can have a horse experience rain rot. What does rain rot look like? If your horse develops crusty scabs that peel off with clumps …

2023年2月10日 · Rain rot (also known as rain scald) is an inflammatory skin infection that can occur in horses due to excessive rainfall, usually characterized by lesions, bumps, or scabs. …

2024年8月8日 · Rain rot is a very common skin infection for horses. It’s not very painful or irritating for your horse and it’s not life-threatening. However, secondary bacterial infection is a …

2014年1月29日 · Rain rot in horses occurs when the infective zoospores (created by D. congolensis bacteria to propagate themselves) reach a compromised skin site.