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Also known as: '''''Grease Heel - Pastern Folliculitis - Pastern Dermatitis - Mud Fever
Also known as: '''''Grease Heel - Pastern Folliculitis - Pastern Dermatitis - Mud Fever
==Description==
==Introduction==
Greasy heel is not a single disease but refers to the clinical presentation of a group of inflammatory skin conditions of the distal limb of the horse. Several aetiologies have been suggested including immunodysregulation, contact dermatitis and genetic (breed) predisposition. Predisposing factors include constant wetting, non-pigmented skin and abrasions to the limb. Multiple bacteria are thought to have a role in the disease and include ''[[Dermatophilus congolensis]]'', ''[[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]]'' and ''[[Staphylococcus hyicus]]''. See also [[Dermatophilosis - Horse|Mud Fever]].
Greasy heel is not a single disease but refers to the clinical presentation of a group of inflammatory skin conditions of the distal limb of the horse. Several aetiologies have been suggested including immunodysregulation, contact dermatitis and genetic (breed) predisposition. Predisposing factors include constant wetting, non-pigmented skin and abrasions to the limb. Multiple bacteria are thought to have a role in the disease and include ''[[Dermatophilus congolensis]]'', ''[[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]]'' and ''[[Staphylococcus hyicus]]''. See also [[Dermatophilosis - Horse|Mud Fever]].
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.
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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==References==
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[[Category:Dermatological Diseases - Horse]] [[Category:Expert_Review]]
[[Category:Dermatological Diseases - Horse]] [[Category:Expert_Review]]
[[Category:Integumentary System - Bacterial Infections]]
[[Category:Integumentary System - Bacterial Infections]]