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One thing after another.

So Jay's abscess appears to be healed, apart from the hole in his sole. I think it is too close to the edge to have shoes put back on, but he was meant to be on winter turn away anyway, so it won't hurt if he continues not to work for a few more weeks/months.

But today, I have realised he has mud fever on his other back leg! He has one white hoof and sock and he has mud fever! I have always read on here to pick the scabs, but YM told me not to. She lent me a blob of Lincoln's cream (black and yellow pot) to put on it and I have been to the tack shop today and bought a tub of Lincoln's muddy buddy ointment, an antibac barrier.

So should I pick the scabs or not? Should I wash and dry it before putting on the barrier?
 
I would give the area a good wash with a mild hibiscrub solution, pick the scabs off and rinse well and let the leg dry completely before applying the cream.

Good luck xx
 
If he only has the scabs/inflammation on the white sock, then it may well be photosensitivity rather than mud fever, so I'd opt to have a word with the vet to check it out.

Sarah
 
Mud fever often occurs in just the white leg, I usually clean with a solution of hibiscrub but dont pick at the scabs too much, let them come off in their own time, as long as it does not take too long, a good layer of cream will usually soften them so they come off easily in a day or two leaving clean, healthy skin . Too much washing or interference will tend to make things worse and can spread the infection.
 
Hibiscrub is so widely used by horse owners but it is so strong, advice is to make it very weak and use less rather than more often, scabs will come off when you put the ointment on but you might have to help them by towel drying when you clean the leg again.
 
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