Ringworm

[Crazy_Caz]

I picked up my new Czech Warmblood mare on Sat... she is lovely tempered and in foal to a Cremello stallion, due April..... only downside is that she has ringworm... previous owner only had her a week and had treated the spots she found... I have her in quarantine away from other horses but also want to know the best thing to treat her with now bearing in mind its getting colder....

So, any ideas anyone?

 

[vicky1234]

all i can remember is disinfect everything if you have wooden stables you may have an issue as it can stay in the wood. Keep your tools seperate everything etc...burn the bedding instead of mixing it with the other muck heap..change your clothes after you do the horse and you may get the ringworm yourself as I dealt with a few that had it. I would call my vet for advice!! hope you get it sorted!

 

[chameleon]

My new boy came with ringworm, so been there done it!!

I treated him all over with Imaverol and then you treat again just the actual areas you see every 4 days for about 12 days. Use a sponge or old toothbrush to agitate / remove scabs as the fungus will still be present under the scabs. Also get some Virkon S – it’s a disinfectant. If you buy it in the small sachets they make up a 5 lt solution which stays active as long as the solution stays pink (about 7 days). I got one of the big 5lt water bottles from the supermarket and just poured the sachet in (don’t put the granules into a container and then add water as it foams like mad and you end up loosing most of it!!!) Use the Virkon to wipe/wash down anything that you use / comes in contact with the horse. At the end of the 10 day incubation period (this is how long it takes for new areas to reveal themselves) if you haven’t had any new outbreaks you should be over it and you can then Virkon all fencing / stable etc. Wash / soak all rugs, head collar, lead ropes etc. With the Virkon it says in the instructions not to get it on the skin but I was told by a vet nurse that they don’t use gloves with it and so used to use it to disinfect my hands also!

Only other thing I would say is to check that these products are OK to use with an in foal mare.

Have fun!

 

[Ella19]

Give your vet a call especially as she's in foal. They will also be able to give you virkon or alike to disinfect your brushes, headcollar, boots etc and spray your stable with.

 

[supagran]

If you use virkon make sure you keep your border collies away from it (if you've got one) - mine got liver failure due to virkon on her skin during foot and mouth. Died three days later.

 

[kirstyl]

My new boy came with ringworm, so been there done it!!

I treated him all over with Imaverol and then you treat again just the actual areas you see every 4 days for about 12 days. Use a sponge or old toothbrush to agitate / remove scabs as the fungus will still be present under the scabs. Also get some Virkon S – it’s a disinfectant. If you buy it in the small sachets they make up a 5 lt solution which stays active as long as the solution stays pink (about 7 days). I got one of the big 5lt water bottles from the supermarket and just poured the sachet in (don’t put the granules into a container and then add water as it foams like mad and you end up loosing most of it!!!) Use the Virkon to wipe/wash down anything that you use / comes in contact with the horse. At the end of the 10 day incubation period (this is how long it takes for new areas to reveal themselves) if you haven’t had any new outbreaks you should be over it and you can then Virkon all fencing / stable etc. Wash / soak all rugs, head collar, lead ropes etc. With the Virkon it says in the instructions not to get it on the skin but I was told by a vet nurse that they don’t use gloves with it and so used to use it to disinfect my hands also!

Only other thing I would say is to check that these products are OK to use with an in foal mare.

Have fun!

Good advice! Personally would ask your vet's advice before starting treatment just to make sure you are doing everything you can, particularly as she's in foal.The amount of disinfecting you need to do is a huge job but absolutely essential. Good luck x

 

[brucea]

Increase the zinc in the diet as well - that will help recovery

 

[shelbie]

over the years have had to deal with ringworm on several occasions.I have always found the cheapest and most effective way of treating ringworm is by dabbing the patches with IODINE, or diluted BLEACH,twice a day.plus wash all wood they have been in contact with also with bleach and disinfectant. tack , grooming kit everything must be treated , ringworm can spread rapidly to other horses and to yourself.

 

[Clare_horse]

I have always found the cheapest and most effective way of treating ringworm is by dabbing the patches with IODINE, or diluted BLEACH,twice a day.pf.

Does this actually work my youngster has just got ring worm and vet sudjested the imaverol but i cant find it anywhere! and dont want to call vet out again for it! so ive been using the iodine as sumone sudjested it!
thanks

 

[shelbie]

yes , both work , I have used these treatments over the last 20 years on horses , goats , dogs and myself. of course they are not miracle cures and must be continued until the hair starts to grow back. also the treatment of wood and anthing the horse has been in contact with.continue with the IODINE but keep in mind RINGWORM does not go away over night ,but once you see signs of hair growth you can safely say its clear.I would advise you to wear disposable gloves when handling the horse in question as ringworm spreads like wildfire not only to other animals but also to humans.persevere with the treatment I GUARANTEE IT WORKS.