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Mud fever: get acquainted with the facts
The term mud fever is a colloquialism that refers to a large number of skin conditions found in horses, all of which look to be caused by dermatophilus congolensis, an infectious element that is prevalent in wet and muddy areas. Naturally, this means that wet weather and inclement seasons makes it shockingly common. You may have heard mud fever referred to by the medical name of pastern dermatitis, but riders often call it “cracked heels” or “greasy heels” as well.