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. However, with the right antimicrobial shampoo, and a diligent attitude, rain rot is easily treatable.

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 frequently in rainy conditions, be sure he has access to shelter—a shed or lean-to.

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 be addressed immediately by the horse owner to prevent spread or worsening.

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 performance may occur in horses that are severely affected around the pasterns.

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 enables the organism to multiply, which irritates the hair follicles and skin of afflicted horses.

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 environments. Rain rot typically occurs during periods of prolonged rainfall or high humidity, hence the name “rain rot.”

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 of hair and leave bare spots on the skin, then they have probably contracted rain rot.

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. The scientific name for rain rot is dermatophilus, which manifests from a particularly moisture-loving bacteria called dermatophilus congolensis. 1.

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.

2023年12月5日 · Rain rot is a skin infection caused by the bacteria Dermatophilus congolensis. Although the bacteria is present in the environment all the time, it requires a moist environment and a break in the skin to develop into the characteristic hard, painful crusts over a …