This is the same organism that causes Mud fever in horses.

Effectively treating Mud fever is a three step process.

It is in these conditions that mud fever thrives.

Washing the infected area with an antiseptic solution is part of the treatment for mud fever.

As with any bacterial infection, mud fever can become a very serious condition very quickly.

Alternatively, some form of covering for the leg may be used such as Anti mud fever boots.

Mud fever affects most horses and ponies during winter and early spring.

Mud fever is a chronic but progressive dermatitis.

Fearing a case of mud fever from the dampness, Liza thoroughly wiped down the animals' backs and legs with their saddle blankets.

For this reason, mud fever should be considered a contagious disease, and general hygiene steps should be taken to limit cross-contamination.

Mud fever is caused by an infection of the skin by bacteria, including Dermatophilus congolensis, and often Staphylococcus spp.

Generally, those horses and ponies with white socks are more prone to the condition, although Mud Fever will affect horses of all breeds, ages and colours.

Often caused by a mixture of bacteria, typically Dermatophilus congolensis, and Staphylococcus spp, mud fever can also be caused by fungal organisms (dermatophytes).

Mud fever, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis, is a group of diseases of horses causing irritation and dermatitis in the lower limbs of horses.

I've always done this, and have never known a horse get chapped heels or skin infections - whereas I have known horses whose owners follow the first course get mud fever.

Mud fever most commonly affects the pastern and heel area but can also affect the upper leg, the belly, and in some cases the neck area (also known as Rain Scald).

Canefield Fever Canicola Fever Field Fever Mud Fever Seven Day Fever, Leptospirosis Spirochetosis Swineherd Disease None Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that affects humans and animals.

Dermatophilus congolensis is a gram positive bacterium and is the etiologic agent of a disease called Dermatophilosis (sometimes called Mud fever) in animals and humans, a dermatologic condition that manifests itself with the formation of crusty scabs that contain the microorganism.

Mud fever, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis, is a group of diseases of horses causing irritation and dermatitis in the lower limbs of horses.

In a few cases an immunosuppressive dose of steroids (dexamethasone or prednisolone, gradually tapered down) may be necessary to control immune- mediated equine pastern dermatitis and vasculitis.