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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
−Bring affected animals into a dry environment and isolate. Scabs should be soaked and removed. Chlorhexidine and benzoyl peroxide are recommended as topical antibacterials.
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| 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.
+Tack and any other equipment should be disinfected to avoid further infection. Systemic [[Antibiotics| antibiotics]] should be administered if secondary infection is present. Owners should be educated about the condition and warned that the disease may reoccur in wet weather.
[[Category:Dermatological_Disorders_-_Horse]][[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]][[Category:Expert_Review]]
[[Category:Dermatological_Disorders_-_Horse]][[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]][[Category:Expert_Review]]