Ringworm

[Megan5]

Am I being unreasonable in being annoyied? Livery on yard has just got another pony which has been put in a small section by gate of field that their other horses are kept in. Now turns out this new pony has ringworm (which they knew, when they brought it onto the yard). Now O.K. the pony is only in direct contact with their other horses, but I'm a bit pi**ed off that they didn't bother warning everyone on the yard that it has ringworm and instead of getting the vet are is trying to treat the ringworm with 'caneston' (WTF). They also have all manner of kids up the yard who will no doubt go for one pony to the next, to ensure it is passed on (and with a bit of luck catch it themselves!!!).

 

[lilym]

no you are not being unreasonable, how bloody selfish of them.

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Hell no I'd be well peed off. In fact am in similar situation (and am proper fed up) except said person is treating ringworm with fungasol sampoo. Just hope she doesn't mind when she gets passed the vets bills and losted entry fees if it gets passed round the yard.

Isn't 'Caneston' used to treat Thrush in humans?

 

[flyingfeet]

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trying to treat the ringworm with 'caneston' (WTF).

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Caneston is prescribed for Ringworm in humans (although I did think that caneston was a yeast targeting cream)

Yes rude not to tell you and not to try and quantine the pony

 

[Megan5]

Really? I thought it was for treating Thrush. I probably wouldn't mind if they were taking more care to quarentine the pony, to stop it being passed on.

 

[goeslikestink]

megan your right its for thrush in humans

iodine treats ringworm in humans but can also treat iit in horses
very quick method old but quick the only reason its not used is becuase it stains--

i be p'd to, they should have a exit entry foot bath
all horse treated with rubber gloves-- and all equipment in rugs tack nunamhs brushes etc stable etc cleaned in disinfectant
ighly contagious fugus--

new oworner by mouth for horses but takes a week or so
horse should be seperated an no other neddy touched
cleanliness is most important--

 

[vicijp]

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iodine treats ringworm in humans but can also treat iit in horses
very quick method old but quick the only reason its not used is becuase it stains--


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That is not quite true, it is also likely to blister all of the hair off. Also, whilst it is a highly important part of a horses diet, an overload of it can also disadvantagely affect the thyroid gland.

 

[miss_bird]

OMG i hope they are prepared to cover you vets bills if if gets passed on. Have you spoken to them and explained how easily ringworm is passed on including to humans?

 

[Megan5]

So do I. I have spoken to them, but as they are stupid, ignorant and plain bloody lazy, so I might as well have spoken to a brick wall. They have pony in a electric fenced section of their field, so there is no way the area will be disinfected when/if they ever get it clear (yes they do have a stable they could have put the pony in). Their horses are able to talk to this pony over the fence, so bound to be passed on. Thankfully mine is nowhere near, but their bloody kids are forever going round all the horses (giving them treats & showing off to their friends despite being asked not to). I did however warn the kids tonight that if I catch them near my boy that I'm going to break their little fungus covered fingers (probably a little over the top, but I've had enough). Have also advised YO that if mine does get it and they don't cough up to cover the vets fees and any lost entry fees, I will be deducting them from my livery and she can persue them as she let it on the yard (and calm).

 

[casey2312]

Wash your horses in Imaverol...and disinfect with Virkon for prevention.

You can buy Imaverol online from I think Best pet. Cheaper than the vet.