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Treatment is dependent on the underlying cause but includes removal of environmental triggers and alterations in husbandry. The horse should be removed from wet, muddy conditions and stabled on clean, dry bedding. The affected area should be gently clipped and cleansed with a mild antiseptic solution (e.g. Hibiscrub). Horses that are severely painful may require sedation for this to be performed. The necrotic and exudative skin should be gently debrided away and then dried thoroughly. Once debridement is complete, topical antibiotic creams may be applied in order to aid healing.  

Treatment is dependent on the underlying cause but includes removal of environmental triggers and alterations in husbandry. The horse should be removed from wet, muddy conditions and stabled on clean, dry bedding. The affected area should be gently clipped and cleansed with a mild antiseptic solution (e.g. Hibiscrub). Horses that are severely painful may require sedation for this to be performed. The necrotic and exudative skin should be gently debrided away and then dried thoroughly. Once debridement is complete, topical antibiotic creams may be applied in order to aid healing.  

In chronic cases, treatment may be difficult or impossible and may require surgical excision.

In chronic cases, treatment may be difficult or impossible and may require surgical excision of affected tissue.

==Prevention==

==Prevention==

Prevention is based on minimising exposure to wetting and rigorous attention to cleaning and drying following exercise. Light barrier creams such as petroleum jelly may be useful in reducing exposure.  

Prevention is based on minimising exposure to wetting and rigorous attention to cleaning and drying following exercise. Light barrier creams such as petroleum jelly may be useful in protecting the legs during turnout and exercise.

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