Changes

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Bring affected animals into a dry environment.

Disinfect tack and any other equipment to avoid further infection. Topical antibacteriols can be used and also systemic antibiotics if secondary infection is present. Educate owners about the condition and warn that reoccurence may occur in wet weather.   

Bring affected animals into a dry environment and isolate. Scabs should be soaked and removed. Chlorhexidine and benzoyl peroxide are recommended as topical antibacterials.

Tack and any other equipment should be disinfected to avoid further infection. Systemic antibiotics should be administered if secondary infection is present. Owners should be educated about the condition and warned that reoccurence may occur in wet weather.   

For farm animals

Farm animals

Bring affected animals into a dry environment. Investigate any underlying problems which may predispose to the infection.

Bring affected animals into a dry environment. Investigate any underlying problems which may predispose to the infection.

Antibiotics can be given intramuscularly.

Antibiotics can be given intramuscularly.

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

==References==

==References==