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Gale clay horses – Natural Treatment

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Gale mud, cracked heels and greasy heel are all problems experienced by horses and ponies that are kept outdoors in a wet clay.

This article describes the background, the signs and symptoms, and treatment of this disease.

As the feet are constantly exposed to the elements, the heels and the skin under the ball redder swollen and there can be a discharge of pus and scabs stained. Heels fat and cracked heels can occur in winter or summer, and may be related to an allergy.

Gale mud occurs mostly in winter, and can affect the leg above the knee or hock. With matted hair becomes mud fever, and the animal can to be lame and sick. The main culprit seems to be the Dermatophilus congolensis organism.

Signs that your horse is suffering from mud fever are inflammation skin, matted hair, scabs, lameness and unloading.

Prevention is always the best treatment, so keep the animal warm and dry feet, if possible, make sure you have access to a dry area to ensure coverage is dry, and reduce excessive washing your horse's legs, rotating pastures and doors link, if possible closure of the muddiest areas with electric fences, disinfect all equipment and equipment regularly to reduce the risk of Dermatophilus remaining spores.

There are a variety of western treatments in use. You may have to cut some hair to go to all of the affected area. Soft bath is necessary remove the crusts before other treatments to reach the affected area, an antiseptic chlorhexidine diluted sweet as very useful. You may need to enjoy the area and relieves the worst of the cortex. Dry with a hair dryer because it is essential that the legs are not wet. Topical creams such as petroleum oil, zinc and castor (A barrier) or anti-inflammatory creams can be useful as long as the leg is dry first. Keep the legs of the horse bandages dry may be required. Wrap the legs are waterproof available for participation. Antibiotics may be necessary.

Complementary therapies can accelerate and facilitate the process healing.

A variety of herbs may be helpful. Sunscreens can be improved if they contain tea tree oil, aloe vera, honey, vitamin E, MSM, Calendula, Hypericum, and / or sulfur. Dietary supplements containing cod liver oil or soy, antioxidants and algae (non pregnant mares) can help promote healthy skin.

Aromatic aromatherapy and is often considered useful. Garlic, thyme, lavender, yarrow, chamomile and German aromatic oils of chamomile may be nominated for a horse self-selection by inhalation or licking or added to the aloe vera-based and water can be applied to the area affected 1-2 times a day.

Healing with Reiki or spiritual healing can help calm a horse and make your own capacity for self-healing to reduce pain and help the affected skin to heal. The effect can be improved with the use of crystals such as amethyst. Healing is also likely to be aided by the use of magnetic therapy.

Choice of Bach flowers depends on the personality and current mood of your horse, so it is best to consult an expert for the solution optimal.

The rescue remedy, which contains Star of Bethlehem, rock rose, cherry, joys and clematis is ideal for use in emergencies. Homeopathy works better if you consult a trained homeopathic veterinarians, specific resources may be subject to his horse.

Gale clay is common in our climate, but with proper care can be avoided with a combination of therapies and supportive, effective when it arises.

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