Tag: Mud Fever

Mud Fever in Horses

Suzanne Ashton
Mud Fever in Horses explained including symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention

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…

Products for Mud Fever

Suzanne Ashton

Looking for products to help take care of mud fever this winter? Then look no further! From lotions to sprays, we’ve included some of the latest and best-loved products available to help your horse’s winter be a better one. Where products are applied to the skin, a patch test is recommended 24 hours prior to first application to check for any allergic reaction. If in doubt, speak with your vet. Products for Mud Fever Prevention Dodson & Horrell Mud Heal for Horses Dodson & Horrell Mud Heal for Horses is…

Mud Busting with Activ Scrub

Lucy Bennion
Activ Scrub

Activ Scrub – If your horse suffers from mud fever, here’s a product that not only helps treat the condition but helps prevent it too. *Advertorial Activ Scrub from Robinson Animal Healthcare is an antibacterial scrub and cleansing wash. Effective in seconds, it is ideal for battling the harmful bacteria that thrive in wet, muddy conditions in the winter months and for keeping legs clean. Mild and gentle, Activ Scrub is perfect for removing scabs, dirt and contamination from the skin. When washing legs, it is important to ensure that…

Mud Control – Tried and Tested from NETTEX

Suzanne Ashton
Tried and Tested NETTEX

This month we review two products from the NETTEX Mud Control Range to help you out should your horse suffer from mud fever. Mud fever can strike at any time of the year, but is mostly found during the colder, wetter, winter months. Having products you know can help prevent the problem will help set you and your horse up for a happy healthy winter. Creating a barrier against the elements will mean your horse can be turned out more frequently (when available), will prevent suffering, and of course will…

Should you wash mud off horses’ legs?

Abby Dickinson
should you wash mud of horses legs? Horses stood at gate in a field

The question ‘should you wash mud off horses’ legs’ is a heavily debated on every yard. Tackling mud is a tricky one with horses, as we strive to keep our horses clean but also their health in tip-top shape. In a constant battle against the weather, you’ll never find a horse owner too far away from a stiff dandy brush in an attempt to scrub away layers of mud. We took a closer look to see which is better for our horse’s health, well-being and appearance, plus we found some…

Cavalor MudDoc for Treating Mud Fever

Suzanne Ashton
Cavalor MudDoc for Treating Mud Fever

Cavalor MudDoc for Treating Mud Fever Product focus: Cavalor MudDoc for treating mud fever in horses Cavalor always believe that prevention is key. As warm, moist, and muddy conditions are ideal for bacteria, it is important to avoid these environments where possible. When prevention is too late it is important that bacterial infections, such as mud fever, are dealt with as soon as possible. Make sure the leg is dry before you apply Cavalor MudDoc, a cream that works on different levels to help heal. This cream will absorb very…

Treating Mud Fever – Speed up recovery and aid healing

Suzanne Ashton
Protechmasta SilverAid Boots Treating Mud Fever - Speed up recovery and aid healing

It’s the pesky winter condition that every horse owner dreads. Brought on by muddy, wet conditions (hard to avoid in a British winter!), mud fever is the development of skin reactions. Mud fever can range from mild irritation to painful sores. What causes mud fever? Prolonged periods of time with wet/muddy legs (such as being in very wet fields) can cause a softening of the skin, which makes the area susceptible to infection.  The organism causing the infection is called Dermatophilus congolensis. What should I look out for? Mud fever is…