October 2006

A dirty, wet horse can have rain rot hiding beneath their winter coat.

Rain Rot Products

Prepare yourself before this skin infection hits.

Every horse, no matter how carefully managed, is likely to get some sort of fungal or Dermatophilus infection sooner or later. Usually called "rain rot," this skin condition is commonly found on horses maintained outside in times of high rainfall, especially if they have thick, winter coats.

It tends to be worse in animals that are debilitated or on a poor plane of nutrition, but it can strike any horse. The organism thrives in the warm, moist conditions against the skin. However, it can also occur as a result of bug bites. The same organism (Dermatophilus) also can cause a severe heel dermatitis (scratches). …