Mud Fever

Symptoms

Occurs mainly in the winter, with lesions spreading up the leg to the knee or hock. They swell and become painful with the hair matting into clumps and lameness will often be shown.

Cause

Legs being continuously wet softening skin making it easier for it to be abraded. Mud particles then enter and the leg becomes infected by Dermatophilus congolensis.

Treatment

Legs need to be kept clean and dry and be bathed often to remove scabs. Antibiotics may be necessary.

Please remember this information is provided as a guide only and professional advice should be sought before any diagnosis or treatment is applied.