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At 11:07:44 on 25.11.09, Flicka wrote: Hi horsevet-it's that time of year again when our horses get mud fever. Someone I met recently recommended homeopathy. Do you think it is good for preventing/treating mud fever? Or what else do you recommend? Some people also think it's better if you don't wash the mud off but leave it to dry and then brush away but we have some horses that are turned away and they still suffer from it.
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At 13:19:11 on 15.12.09, fieldofdreams wrote: hey there....i used diluted betadine solution and epson salts..washed my mares heels down..am and pm..and finished off with some magic powder to prevent granulations setting in..proud flesh....it cleared up in three days..was awesome stuff
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At 21:37:38 on 22.12.09, HorseVet wrote: Hi I think mud fever differs depending on field conditions. Some horses seem to be OK in continuous mud and others suffer. Personally I think it is good to clean the mud off and dry the heels after. I'm not a fan of using soap/detergent as this also removes skin oils etc and may contribute to weakening the skin to allow infection in. If you have it then there are various preparations for treatment. Personally I use Global Herbs Dermanol that I add ingredient X to! Best wishes HorseVet http://www.naturalhealingsolutions.co.uk
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At 10:01:33 on 08.02.10, luckylucy wrote: My horse Pilgrim nicked his off hind fetlock and predictably has atouch of mud fever. I clean the area with sea salt and tea tree oil dilutd in warm water to open the pores, then dry it seems to stem the spread, though once it is around needs watching.
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At 19:40:18 on 19.02.10, Levs wrote: Both my ponies got it this winter, both never had it before. Why suddenly start now. Iv done nothing different this year to all the other years.
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At 15:48:41 on 06.03.10, JessAndGrenville123 wrote: My horse had really bad mudfever last year but this year has not had it. I usually hose his legs but rub them down with straw afterwards. Then i pick off any mud fever scabs even if they are tiny and plaster his legs with sudocrem. This works wonders and it is cheap :D
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At 22:51:25 on 06.03.10, Sanjo wrote: Has anybody tried those close contact turnout boots to prevent mud fever?
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At 11:50:21 on 09.03.10, Willow292 wrote: I put baby oil on the areas which are prone to mud fever before they go out and it stops mud sticking so there is no need to wash legs when they come in from the field as this sometimes makes matters worse. I know a few people who do this as a prevention.
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At 12:15:08 on 09.03.10, Flicka wrote: Actually this year I decided not to clean off the mud when my mares come in from the field, just pick out their feet and neither one of them have got mudfever which is brilliant because when I bought Willow last year she had it really badly and I thought she could be prone to it as she is a chestnut with four white socks. The other difference is that they are both barefoot this year so I don't know if this has any bearing on the situation? Or could it be effected by their diet and supplements which again are different to last year? Mind you the wet weather isn't over with yet so never say never-I have a tub of Sudocreme on stand by!! Yes I can imagine putting something on their legs so mud doesn't stick would be a good idea-we used to use something called Pig Oil for hunting-I daren't ask what's in that!!
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At 18:45:29 on 09.03.10, plodalong wrote: I use pig oil all winter on my lads feathers it doesnt come from pigs it is used by farmers on pigs to stop them rubbing their skin when rolling in mud. it is a natural mineral oil, just the same as baby oil but with no added perfumes, i use the pig oil with sulpher flower on feathers mane and tail, i do not leg wash very often but when i do i ensure his feathers are properly dry and clean then re apply the pig oil. It looks a mess but when i look inside the feathers they are beautifully clean, the oil helps to prevent mites ans keeps the mud from getting to the legs it also helps to stop the hair from breaking and therefore keeps feathers beautifully conditioned. i use a hairdryer to dry feathers as the warm air doesnt cause any abrasion as with a towel or straw.i get mine from e bay already mixed. Iuse the pig oil to add sheen to mane tail and feathers in the summer when showing, much cheaper than showshine.
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