ringworm (mini moan)

[blood_magik]

am I overreacting?
there has been an outbreak of ringworm and it appears that none of the infected horses/ponies have been isolated.
one of mine now has little patches around his muzzle where he's missing hair but it isn't crusty yet.
I am raging as he is supposed to be going to boot camp on Tuesday and this will now have to be delayed.

I have isolated him and started treating as if it is ringworm until I can get the vet out to confirm it. Hopefully this will be tomorrow if they can fit us in.
I've also made a point of telling the people that have stables near B that he may be infected and not to touch him.

gah Am I within my rights to be annoyed?
Is there anything else I can do to make sure he doesn't pass it on?

 

[BlackRider]

I believe some racing yards just let it run its course....

The vet will probably give you an anti fungal shampoo, and caneston, just be vigilant washing your hands etc.

 

[mini-eventer]

Its actually not that bad. It is highly contagous but it is only a fungal infection. Irritating but I wouldnt be furious. I would tell people my horse had it if they had to handle him and dont share rugs grooming kit etc

I caught it off a horse on the yard it cleared up pretty quick

 

[LouandBee]

I've had ringworm and I didn't isolate myself

 

[blood_magik]

oh they all have their own grooming kits etc and I've made sure everyone knows so they shouldn't be touching him unless there's an emergency.
I think I'll be putting a big sign on his door to stop people touching him for the time being.

The timing is awful - if it is ringworm then the training yard will be getting less than 24hrs notice to say he isn't coming but better safe than sorry.

I was rather peed off earlier but I've calmed down now
thankfully