There are hundreds of skin conditions and diseases in horses which can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, flies, ticks, mite, lice, environmental factors, and physical injuries. A general examination, dermatological examination, and in some cases, a skin biopsy, is required for the definitive diagnosis of…
Sarcoids Sarcoids are skin tumours. They are persistent and progressive skin lumps that occur mainly around the head, in the axilla and the groin area, as well as developing in wounds where they can be confused with ‘proud flesh’ (exuberant granulation tissue). Sarcoids are…
