What's this sore, crusty lump on my horse's leg near its hoof?

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Hi , my horse has a lump on his leg near his hoof ... it’s solid , been there a while and no signs of it going .... it’s sore for him as he won’t let me touch it , it’s crusty He’s got mud fever but this appeared a while before he got that Thanks. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 1500 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This looks like the result of a chronic trauma or infection creating a proliferative skin inflammation (that is why it looks like a lump). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics or antifungal meds (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths.

What's this sore, crusty lump on my horse's leg near its hoof?

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