Ringworm

This is a contagious fungal infection of the skin that spreads by direct and indirect contact, so infected horses should be isolated wherever possible, strict hygiene measures should be adopted and veterinary advice sought. Infection shows initially as tufts of raised hair, which eventually fall off, leaving weeping lesions.

Contagious: Yes

Deadly: No

Prevention:

Treatment: Betadine solution

Signs of Ringworm:
 * Skin lesions
 * Red raised scaly patches with hair-fall
 * Large flakes of dandruff
 * Coat appears scruffy
 * Itchiness
 * Anxiety