Why is my horse losing hair on his rump, has bumpy skin, and a wound?

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Hi. My boy Cadbury seems to be loosing his hair, is all bumpy and when I brush it over (with a soft brush) skin flakes or dandruff just fall right off. He also has a large wound from a stallion (but that was weeks ago and we've been treating it.) but the wound itself has seemed to leak puss still and some blood. He's loosing the hair all over mostly on his rump. Please help. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach this morning! Although it is hard to say exactly what the issue is with Cadbury without examining him first, I can offer a possibility for the skin issue. The picture of the hindquarters appears like a fungal infection called Dermatophilus congolensis.or better known as 'rain rot' which is typically seen over the hindquarters, back, and back of pasterns. It does worsen over time and the areas effected have dry crusts that are very easily removed while grooming. You may try brushing and removing the crusts then shampooing with iodine or chlorhexidine scrub. Even a shampoo with antibacterial and anti fungal properties may work. Let sit for 10 mins on him then rinse and do this every day for 7 days then every 3 days until healed. If it is still no better in a couple weeks, you may need to call you veterinarian for an antibiotic Rx. Washing the other wound with chlorhexidine solution each day until healed may work as well unless you are not noticing any improvement in a week or so, then I would call you veterinarian. I hope this helps and I hope Cadbury feels better soon!

Why is my horse losing hair on his rump, has bumpy skin, and a wound?

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