Preparation for mud fever??

Question

All summer i have been fighting the battle of allergies with my rescue filly mainly on her hind white sock.

Im getting prepared for winter & just know shes going to be a likely candidate for mud fever.

There are so many lotions & potions on the market that its hard to pick which one is likey to be the best.

What do you use?Does it work?

Are the turnout boots any good?

Im in the UK so any suggestions would be great.

Thanks

Answer 1

I found some info about mud fever.  Not sure if this helps?  Hope your filly will be ok! :)  Here is a webpage for a cream that treats mud fever.  Below the product shows some shampoos that could help too!

Good Luck!

http://www.horse.com/Horse-Health-First-...

Prevention

Paddock Management

Preventative action should be taken as soon as the paddocks start to become wet and muddy. Rotation of paddocks keeps horses from having to stand in wet, muddy ground. Electric fencing may also prevent horses from standing for long periods in the deep mud that collects in high traffic areas.

Grooming

Washing the infected area with an antiseptic solution is part of the treatment for mud fever. However, washing a horse's legs repeatedly can remove the natural oils in the skin and may allow the condition to become established. The legs should be dried thoroughly after washing with antibacterial shampoo using paper towels,

Care Products

There are many products available to help protect the skin from the constant wet by forming a barrier between the mud and the leg. However, barrier creams have the disadvantage that the horse's legs are still covered in mud when they come in from the field. Alternatively, some form of covering for the leg may be used such as Anti mud fever boots.

Treatment

Keeping the horse out of the wet and mud is the first step in treatment of mud fever. Initial treatment also consists of clipping of the hair away from the infected area and use of an anti-bacterial lotion on the scabs to soften them and gently remove them. When the scabs are removed, the skin is kept clean and dry. A Veterinary Surgeon is consulted for further treatment

Answer 2

I'm assuming mud fever and scratches is the same thing - usually shows up on white pasterns - - I'm not in the UK but I'll tell you what I've used that has worked, and I think you can find the same stuff where you live.  I've mixed Desitin, Furacin, and triple antibiotic, in about equal amounts, and it has worked most of the time.  I think it depends on whether the infection is fungal or bacterial.  Panalog also works on some types of scratches, and you have to get it from a vet here in the States.  The main goal (as  I'm sure you know) is to keep the legs dry, which I know can be next to impossible if you like to have your horses turned out all or a lot of the time.   I haven't used turnout boots for this.  Also, keep in mind that a diet that's high in NSCs will encourage any type of inflammation and infection.  

Don't know if this all helps.  I know that scratches is a real pain in the neck to deal with.  Best of luck with your rescue mare.

Answer 3

plain,old vegetable oil or cooking oil is a really good peventer of mud rash and it sofens the scabs! and obviously helps to keep it waterproof, i usually put it on every morning before i put my horses out through the winter!