The equion magazine
The equion magazine
The equion magazine for skin & hooves · Issue No. 70
Mud fever in horses: recognising, caring for and preventing it
Mud fever is not a single disease but a reaction pattern of the skin in the pastern area with many possible triggers. Here you will learn why the right diagnosis is crucial, what daily care looks like, and when the vet needs to take over.
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In focus
Caring properly for scratches, scrapes and abrasions on horses
When your horse has a scrape, the right assessment decides between care at home and a call to the vet. Learn how to care for superficial skin injuries properly, and at what point deeper wounds absolutely belong in professional hands.
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Why horses rub their tail head, and what lies behind it
A horse that rubs is showing itch: a symptom, not a diagnosis. Often the cause is sweet itch, poor hygiene, or pinworms (Oxyuris equi). Before care products are used on grazed or abraded areas, the exact cause must be established.
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From the stable & lab
Equine sarcoids in horses: causes, forms and what owners should know
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Zinc ointment for horses: what zinc oxide does and where its limits lie
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Thrush in horses: how to recognise it, care for it daily and prevent it
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Dry and brittle hooves: understanding horn quality and moisture
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Short notes
Further articles from the editorial team, research and everyday stable life – concise, well-documented and to the point.
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