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Re: [RC] Let Play: - SusanI agree this does sound like what my mare had, however, it was called "Dryland Distemper" Here is a good link to an article http://www.equestmagazine.com/v1s3/article12-3.htm If your mare is being driven crazy from no-see-ums which can cause the Dryland Distemper. This is how I helped mine. First to stop the itching and heal the scabs Clean the area and dab "blue" lotion and let it dry then mix cortisone cream and swat and slather it on. Once the itching goes away continue using the "blue" on the area (especially the navel) but slather cocoa butter on the entire area. I saw the cocoa butter solution in an Equus magazine and got results within a week. The cocoa butter is great because it doesn't gum up and cause a heat rash issue. It usually rubs off after 2 days. I put it on my mare 4 times a week and she hasn't had a re-occurrence in 2 months. The ranch where she is at is also using it on their horses with good results. Hope this helps! Susan -----Original Message----- From: Barbara McCrary <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sep 5, 2007 8:58 AM To: L gin <ladurgin@xxxxxxx>, Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Let Play:"Stump the Vets!!" ;0) Is there a possibility this could be "pigeon fever?" That will cause swellings on the chest, and inside the sheath, as based on our experiences. Eventually, the swellings will rupture and drain. The ones on the chest are accessible and easier to detect, and when they form a soft center, can be lanced and drained. The one inside the sheath was undetectable, except for the fact that the horse was obviously miserable. When it erupted on its own, the horse was hopping around with glee at the relief from pressure and pain. Check this possibility with your vet? Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "L gin" <ladurgin@xxxxxxx> To: <Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 8:46 AM Subject: [RC] Let Play:"Stump the Vets!!" ;0) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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