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    Re: [RC] Rain Rot Treatment - Jim Holland


    Dang, I can answer this....EVERYTHING grows on Sunny. Rain Rot is at
    least a yearly occurance. The organism that causes this is present on
    horses normally...when it gets encysted in the skin is when it causes
    problems. Here is a place for a good quick synopsis:
    
    http://www.equusite.com/articles/health/healthRainRot.shtml
    
    First pick off the scabs....and STAY ON IT...everyday. Scratching them
    off may be a little painful for the horse, but you MUST persist. The
    organism dies in the presence of air. Don't let it get heavy. If it
    does, it's much harder and you'll have to soften the scabs with
    something like vaseline covered with saran wrap. 
    
    I've tried everything.  The BEST thing I've found that just knocks it
    out is to wash him with Selsun Blue shampooa after you get all the scabs
    off....any grocery store...used for dandruff.  You can also use Betadine
    Surgical Scrub, but that doesn't seem to have the residual effect of
    Selsun Blue. Be sure to rise thoroughly.
    
    Jim, Sun of Dimanche (who currently is going though his fall Rain
    Rot...AND White Line) and Mahada Magic. (Who is such a pig NOTHING grows
    on him)
    
    
    
    > Ed Roley wrote:
    > 
    > We have a horse with rain rot. What are some of the treatments for
    > this condition?
    > How long will it take to go away? Is this a fungal infection or
    > something else? Hoping
    > for a simple treatment.
    > Thanks
    > Ed Roley
    
    -- 
    Richard T. "Jim" Holland
    Three Creeks Farm
    175 Hells Hollow Drive
    Blue Ridge, GA 30513
    (706) 258-2830
    FAX (706) 632-1271
    
    
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