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==Description==
==Description==
A group of diseases caused by ''Dermatophilus'' species.Causes a range of conditions in large animals includin rain scald in horses and strawberry foot rot in sheep.
A group of diseases caused by [[Dermatophilus congolensis|ermatohilus congolensis]] . Causes a range of conditions in large animals including rain scald in horses and strawberry foot rot in sheep.
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Can be seen in animals of all ages but most commonly occurs in young animals who are chronically exposed to moisture.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
==History and Clinical signs==
Lesions commonly occur followng heavy rainfall and commonly affectsthe dorsum of animals. Any previous trauma or damage to the skin can predispose to infection. Blood-sucking insects are also thought to be involved in transmission.
Equine dermatophilosis
Three clinical syndromes have been documented: rain scald, Mud fever and grease heel.
**Papules, serous, exudative matting of hair, raised crusty scabs
**Papules, serous, exudative matting of hair, raised crusty scabs
**Scab formation more prominent in sheep and cattle than in horses
**Scab formation more prominent in sheep and cattle than in horses