What is “Mud Fever”?
‘Mud Fever’ is a common skin condition usually affecting the legs of a horse, typically the heels and pasterns. Most commonly seen during wet winter conditions, Mud Fever, which is also known as greasy heel, cracked heels or scratches, is more correctly termed Pastern Dermatitis.
Pastern Dermatitis is caused by bacteria including Staphylococcus and Dermatophylus species. These bacteria live on the healthy skin of horses without causing a...