What does fungus look like on horses?

Appearance: rounded hairless patches with crusty, scabby skin. The lesions are most common on the face, neck, shoulders, chest or under the saddle or girth, but they can appear anywhere on the body. The affected areas may be sore or itchy, but they often cause no discomfort, and the horse may appear otherwise healthy.

What is Cannon keratosis?

Cannon keratosis is a skin disease that affects the front of the rear cannon (lower leg) regions. It results in scurfy, scaly skin and hair loss over the front of the cannon region of both hind limbs. It’s exact cause is not known but it is likely caused by a combination of factors, including genetic predisposition.

What is summer itch?

Sweet Itch is a skin disease (sometimes called summer itch or seasonal allergic dermatitis) and is caused by an allergy to the saliva of certain biting flies or midges (e.g., Culicoides spp.).

Why is my horse covered in bumps?

The most common reason that horses develop many small bumps on their skin is allergic hives (urticaria), but there are other causes that should also be considered. If the bumps appeared very suddenly and are distributed all over the body, it is likely true hives.

What causes bumps on horse’s skin?

What does Cannon crud look like?

Equine cannon keratosis (also known as cannon dermatitis, stud crud, or leg funk) is a skin condition that affects the front of both rear cannons. It looks like dark oily or scaly dandruff like patches that vary in size.

What are the scabs on horses legs?

Mud rash is usually seen on the lower leg and your horse will have scabs and crusty exudates. If the infection gets established it may be very painful for your horse, its legs may swell and it may be lame. It is more commonly seen on horses with feathers and on white legs.

What time of year do horses get mites?

Once the weather turns colder and the horses grow a thicker coat, lice and mites will try and find warmth with your horse. Lice and mites are especially a menace for horses with a lot of furr. However, just as with summer eczema, the rule of thumb with lice and mites is that the first bite should be prevented.

What are the most common skin problems in horses?

Learn the basics of common equine skin problems like rain rot, scratches, and sweet itch so you can move quickly to protect your horse’s health. Common equine skin problems can make a horse miserable and lead to complications. Call your vet if you suspect any of the following skin issues in your horse.

When do you first notice equine skin problems?

Equine skin conditions are often first noticed during grooming. The good news, says William H. Miller, VMD, professor of dermatology at Cornell University, is that many equine skin diseases and conditions are not very serious.

Why is my horse’s skin scaly and scabby?

Instead it’s a fungal infection and is zoonotic, meaning you can catch it from your horse. This infection makes your horse’s skin appear scaly and scabby. Although sometimes the lesions are in a ring, they are not always in this shape. This condition is highly contagious and the fungus can remain in the environment for a long time.

Why does my horse’s skin look like paintbrushes?

This weather causes a specific species of bacterium to proliferate and colonize weak areas in your horse’s skin. As a result, the hair on your horse’s back and rump will look like paintbrushes — clumps of elevated hair tufts that fall out when you pick them, leaving raw pink skin underneath. 1