The equion magazine
The equion magazine
The equion magazine for skin & hooves · Issue No. 70
Well-tolerated care for horses with allergies
Care products for horses with sensitive skin or sweet itch must above all be well tolerated. Learn why irritation is not the same as allergy, how to assess ingredients, and how a patch test on a small area reduces the risk on your own horse.
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In focus
Equine sarcoids in horses: causes, forms and what owners should know
Equine sarcoid is the most common skin tumour in horses. It grows locally, does not spread, but tends to recur strongly after removal. Since no care product can treat sarcoids, every skin change requires a veterinary diagnosis.
✦By Equion
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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From the stable & lab
Thrush in horses: how to recognise it, care for it daily and prevent it
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Why horses rub their tail head, and what lies behind it
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Caring properly for scratches, scrapes and abrasions on horses
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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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