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Just been out to see the mares and one of them has this on her lip. Its like a almost circular burn and there are 3 on her lips, this being the worst one.

At first thought cigarette burn but no way someone would be able to burn her 3 times on her lips, she is very highly strung and probably difficult to get near her the 1st time!!

Any ideas worried in case its infectious? All 3 are on lips...

Thanks!!

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I've seen this several times on horse's lips. I think they are a type of cold sore. Interestingly, one of our liveries horses had them at the same time as she had one on her own mouth! They tend to clear up without causing any problems. Also, I have not known them recurr on the same horse, unlike humans, though I have not known the horses concerned for more than a couple of years, so may be wrong there!
 
Wagtail said:
I've seen this several times on horse's lips. I think they are a type of cold sore. Interestingly, one of our liveries horses had them at the same time as she had one on her own mouth! They tend to clear up without causing any problems. Also, I have not known them recurr on the same horse, unlike humans, though I have not known the horses concerned for more than a couple of years, so may be wrong there!
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Same here! I wonder if it is a reaction to buttercups or something, or even just from rubbing muzzles as they graze? I've seen this many times too, they've never been a problem and heal up pretty quickly.
 
i think they're summer sores caused by habronema worm. my mare gets a few each year but had less this year at new yard. I usually apply ivermectin topically to the sore and they rapidly improve - big reduction in size in 24-48h.
 
There are several causes that can produce these ulcers. As has been said ,Bot larvae can cause these but a more common cause at this time of year are what are known as "Foxtails".Certain grasses (and other plants ) produce seeds with sharp barbed awns which penetrate the skin while eating. The barb cannot be withdrawn so stays on the skin creating a wound like this.Wild barley is known for this.
 
i thought it was a photosensization caused by certain plants/flowers eaten which is basically an excess of ultra violet light. But I'm not certain.
 
applecart14 said:
i thought it was a photosensization caused by certain plants/flowers eaten which is basically an excess of ultra violet light. But I'm not certain.
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My TB has photosensitivity caused by clover, it look similar to this but scabbed over. I am just treating as sunburn - there is no infection and they are healing well/quickly.

He also has it on his heels (white legs/pink skin..) :( - I am treating this like mud fever and this is clearing up well too!

If it is this, I wouldn't worry too much.. Just keep an eye on it. :)
 
replied to your new lounge post: but to repeat... there are many theories/ideas over what they are or what causes them...

worm with ivermectin (or similar that covers bots) and leave them alone. dont put anything on them, they will heal themselves. ;)

my yearling had two earlier this year. ;)

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is she near any sheep a horse at my old yard had one an the vet said its a virus caught of the sheep i forgot the name but it cleared up within a few days with no treatment hoe this helps
 
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