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Okay, I'll increase her intake of hay. Her height at withers is about 155 cm
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He didn't say anything about this.
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I don't know much about sarcoids, but I'll contact a vet to ask him about this. Thank you
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Something to add, I think that her forelegs are a little close. And sometimes when running they touch each other.
AmyMay
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That could very well be the overall issue preventing healing. Not helped by her hooves being so long. Have you a set of brushing or fetlock boots that you can use?
Reacher
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From the size / resolution of the photos (or possibly my eyesight) I'm finding it difficult to see well enough to be certain whether they are proud flesh as @ester suggested or sarcoids or something else. Definitely think a decent vet should be able to diagnose and treat.
You mentioned she does not eat all her feed up - if you split her ration up into smaller but more frequently feeds she might eat it up better. (Horses are what's known as "trickle feeders" - they are evolved to steadily graze throughout the day rather than having one or 2 big meals)
So from her size and as you are trying to put weight on her, as a start try and increase her feed up to 9 kg per day split into 3 or 4 feeds per day
You mentioned she does not eat all her feed up - if you split her ration up into smaller but more frequently feeds she might eat it up better. (Horses are what's known as "trickle feeders" - they are evolved to steadily graze throughout the day rather than having one or 2 big meals)
So from her size and as you are trying to put weight on her, as a start try and increase her feed up to 9 kg per day split into 3 or 4 feeds per day
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I used to cover her legs with fetlock, but she takes them off. So, I used socks instead, and it didn't work.
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Okay, I'll search for a new vet. And I'll divide her ration to see the result. Thank you!
Reacher
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In that last photo she looks in much condition than I was expecting from how much you said she was eating.
Well done for trying to do the best for your mare. Please keep us updated as to the progress with her wounds.
Well done for trying to do the best for your mare. Please keep us updated as to the progress with her wounds.
AmyMay
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She looks lovely actually ?
Reacher
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Agreed!
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Which country are you in? My avatar is a reminder of a very happy holiday spent in South Africa
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That pic was taken on 08/11/2019. This is one is taken on 08/18/2020
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I'm in Morocco right now.
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Thanks a lot, guys. I really appreciate it. I'll try to keep posting the progress with her wounds.
ester
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It's definitely helpful to see the rest of her for added context 
Just pondering whether you might have more of a fly issue too than we would have here?
Just pondering whether you might have more of a fly issue too than we would have here?
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In the summer, we suffer a lot from flies. So, we use chemical products once a week to repel them. However, they do not go away.It's definitely helpful to see the rest of her for added context
Just pondering whether you might have more of a fly issue too than we would have here?
Reacher
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I think you said you use Aluspray on the wounds? Does that not keep the flies of the wounds?
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The mare keeps licking it, so it's like I've never put it on the wound.
Reacher
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I see, that makes it harder if she licks off everything you apply. So you said you tried covering with a bandage / sock but she pulled them off too?. I wonder why she keeps licking at them. Are the wounds hot to the touch?
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Yes, it was hard for me to apply the medicament every time she licks. So, I've made for her a neck cradle from wood (we don't have it here), but it was heavy to her. However, I was holding her all day long to stop her from licking it, but at night she starts licking and biting the wounds.
Actual, she keeps licking them because of the flies and I can't do anything about it, because are everywhere.
Reacher
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The treatments you have used are perfectly good treatments for a “normal” wound but maybe there is something undiagnosed eg sarcoid /proud flesh.
I think the only way you can progress is to get a vet to diagnose. If the vets you have seen already can’t help could you find another specialist vet and email some very clear , close-up photos to them? Hopefully the vet can also help with keeping the wounds covered.
My initial posts focused more on her general health/weight as the feed amounts you gave didn’t seem right for her size but from your photos she looks well so don’t get too concerned . I’d still recommend smaller more frequent feeds and high proportion of forage.
Good luck and keep us updated
I think the only way you can progress is to get a vet to diagnose. If the vets you have seen already can’t help could you find another specialist vet and email some very clear , close-up photos to them? Hopefully the vet can also help with keeping the wounds covered.
My initial posts focused more on her general health/weight as the feed amounts you gave didn’t seem right for her size but from your photos she looks well so don’t get too concerned . I’d still recommend smaller more frequent feeds and high proportion of forage.
Good luck and keep us updated
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Okay, I'll do as you said. Thank you