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Mare came back from stud with amoungst other things, a nasty dose of ringworm, vet prescribed Imavarol which has worked on initial patch but it has spread to her other side & it wont die!!! Yes, all tack, brushes etc kept clean & not used on other horses. Have read lots of suggestions of things to use, toothpaste, bleach, vinegar........does anyone have a home remedy that WORKS?!?! :(
 
Vinegar and more vinegar!

It is cheap and will kill it off faster than anything prescribed.
Just swab her in it from head to foot one treatment is usually enough.
 
An interesting remedy , Change the Skin PH and the fungi dies off. I doubt that the vinegar would need to be strong at all.
 
I've cured it from the inside. Make sure she gets a boost of selenium, Vit A, C and E. When the cattle had it, Dad boosted their Copper, but I think this is dodgy for horses.
The sunshine helps to, put her on the sunbed, just remember the goggles.
If she is preggers I would give her a good multi vit & mineral anyway. Good Luck!
 
I have had JUST the same problem with ringworm with two of my oldies...Have used three bottles of Imaverol and STILL they itch:mad::( Will defo give the vinegar a go!! the idea of changing the skin PH sounds so right!!! Fingers crossed XXXXX:D
 
The best stuff for ringworm - Nizerol. Buy from a chemist

Dilute in hand hot water and lather up well working well in to the skin. Wash the whole horse from top to toe. Wash your brushes in it and rugs. Dunk Leather bridles in it - drop in pull out and leave to drain. Wash leather girth well and also saddle blankets etc.

For every thing washed in the washing machine - all your clothes use Canestan in the rinse cycle.

Wash your own hair and all over with the Nizerol too so that you don't get it as well.
 
Virkon diluted and sprayed on with plant sprayer. The dilution that you need is on the packet for the treatment of ringworm
 
Interestingly there are people that question whether things like virkon are totally efficient at killing RW.

Therefore we've always used 1:10 chlorinated bleach on things that can cope with it and UV. We also use virkon, iodine/chorohexadine scrubs - cover all bases!

The quote below comes up a lot (but i'm not sure where the studies come from - haven't been out looking!)

The recommendations given are the ones used by some veterinary clinics.
The following is from an information bulletin distributed UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for use by animal shelters:

Environmental decontamination
The foundation of environmental decontamination is identification and treatment or removal of affected animals coupled with careful mechanical cleaning. Ringworm will be most persistent in a moist environment protected from exposure to sunlight, and can remain infective for months or even years. Efficacy of a number of cleaning agents against ringworm has been tested.
Only concentrated 6% clorine bleach and 1% formalin have been shown to be effective in killing 100% of spores in a single contact application. Concentrated bleach is too harsh to be routinely used, so multiple applications of bleach diluted not less than 1:10 with prolonged contact time are recommended.
High heat (> 115 degrees) is also effective. This temperature can be attained by commercial dishwashers, some commercial steam applicators (but not necessarily home steam carpet cleaners) and clothes dryers.
Quaternary ammonium compounds (i.e. parvo-sol®), chlorehexadine (Nolvasan®) and potassium peroxymonosulfate (Trifectant®, Virkon-S®) have not withstood independent trials to demonstrate efficacy.

The following warning is also given in the bulletin:
The following treatments have failed to demonstrate efficacy in controlled studies:
•Lufenuron (Program)
•Topical creams and ointments
•Chlorhexidine shampoo or as a disinfectant
•Potassium peroxymonosulfate (Trifectant) as a dip or disinfectant
 
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