I was bathing this horse and they had grows and then when I curried they all came off and this is what the skin looks like now. What was it and how can I treat it?

Updated On February 11th, 2020

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | unneutered | 1200 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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This looks like a pretty serious case of rain rot. ( https://thehorse.com/122494/rain-rot-in-horses-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention/ ) I suggest using this medicated shampoo. Lather, let sit on his skin for 15 minutes and then rinse well. Bathe him every 2-3 days. If after a week to 10 days you really do not see that much improvement he may need oral antibiotics that you would have to get from your vet. ( https://www.jefferspet.com/products/davis-ketohexidine-shampoo ) Wash all your saddle pads, brushes, blankets, etc to remove the bacteria. Do not ride him if the lesions are in the saddle/girth area until they are gone.

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