How do I get rid of Cannon crud on my horse?

HOW IS CANNON CRUD TREATED?

Just apply Equiderma Skin Lotion to your horse’s cannon bones, leave on and let it work its magic.
The next day, shampoo the legs with Equiderma Neem Shampoo or any other gentle, non- medicated shampoo.
Rinse, dry well and say hello to your horse’s smooth, clean, healthy, crud-free skin!

Why is my horses skin bumpy?

Excess moisture also plays a significant role because it strips the skin of natural oils that otherwise serve as protection from bacteria. How do I identify it? If your horse has rain rot, you’ll notice scab-like bumps, particularly along the top of the head, neck, back and/or croup.

How do you treat Mallanders in horses?

CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT

Washing the area. The risk of a secondary infection has to be limited at all costs.
Applying ointment. Applying a moisturizing ointment to keep the area from drying out and producing more cracks, is recommended.
No picking! As tempting as it may be – do not pick at the scabs.

What causes rain rot in horses?

Rain rot, also called rain scald or dermatophilosis, is a skin infection caused by a bacterium known as Dermatophilus congolensis. Living on the horse’s skin, D. congolensis is mostly dormant, but under wet conditions, this bacterium can cause an inflammatory infection resulting in lesions along your horse’s skin.

How do you know if your horse has cellulitis?

Whatever the cause, once a horse has cellulitis, it’s easy to spot. The swelling will be significant, hot, and often painful. A leg affected by cellulitis can have a “stovepipe” appearance, and the skin also might crack or develop an abscess. Quite often, the horse also will have a fever.

Why does my horse have patches on his skin?

Equine skin conditions are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungus to allergens to who-knows-what. Check out our pictures of common equine skin conditions—patchy to scabby and everything between. Posted by The Horse Staff| Sep 11, 2017| Slideshow

How to identify horse skin diseases and conditions?

How to Identify Horse Skin Diseases and Conditions 1 Rain Scald or Rain Rot. 2 Ringworm. 3 Mange. 4 Lice. 5 Allergic Dermatitis. 6 Greasy Heel or Pastern Dermatitis. 7 Vitiligo. 8 Summer Itch or Sweet Itch in Horses.

Is it normal for a horse to have a bald spot?

Equine skin diseases have a way of holding your attention, while still remaining mysterious. That strange-looking bump, or scruffy patch, or bald spot on your horse’s skin: It looks harmless, and it doesn’t bother your horse when you touch it. Is it something you can safely ignore, or do you need to treat it?

What does it mean when a horse has bumps on its legs?

Appearance: small, round bumps at first, soon followed by bald spots, with scaly, thickened skin, usually on the lower legs of draft horses with heavy feathering, although any horse can be affected. In more serious cases the skin may be rubbed raw and show signs of secondary infections.

Why does my horse have a lot of skin problems?

Heavy salves like Vaseline, for example, can plug hair follicles, and many homemade remedies can irritate skin. What’s more, says Miller, persistent skin problems are rarely just skin-deep. “Skin diseases can be indicative of a compromised immune system brought on by poor nutrition, age or other disease,” he explains.

Can a horse get a bug on its skin?

This bacterium can live on the skin of a horse and not cause any problems until the skin is compromised by prolonged periods of dampness and humidity. Biting insects can spread the bacterium from horse-to-horse. This infection is common in cows, sheep and goats and can also be found in humans.

How to identify 8 common equine skin diseases?

Rainrot (rain scald) 1 Appearance:scabby crusts that form raised bumps with upright tufts of matted hair. 2 Causes:Rainrotis a bacterial infection. 3 Do I need to treat it? 4 Treatment:First remove the horse from wet conditions and place him in a living arrangement where his coat can dry out thoroughly.