Here you can learn more about mud fever in horses, including understanding the condition, symptoms, causes, prevention, treatment and a Q&A with expert Elynn Thys. Mud fever in horses, an introduction Mud fever is, without a doubt, one of the most recognisable skin problems in horses. Mud fever is a collective name for different forms of skin irritation on a horse’s legs. In serious cases, the whole lower leg can swell up and if left untreated the swelling might not go away. In severe cases, this results in lameness. An ailment that can arise at any time of year, typically … Continue reading Mud Fever in Horses