barn yard itch

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What is barnyard itch? Doesn't sound very appealing.

> Can anyone tell me what causes
> barn yard itch and how to heal it?
 
> Can anyone tell me what causes
> barn yard itch and how to heal it?

TC Farms

I think what you are talking about is ringworm- scabby areas around the eyes and on the head and neck. I've heard it called barn yard itch- it spreads quite easily amongst cattle and can spread to humans. Best cure for it is sunshine- it usually only shows up in the winter and goes away with sunshine. You can treat it by scraping the scab and spraying with low % iodine.
 
Could also be psoroptic mange, aka barn itch. Ivomec, cydectin or dectomax will eliminate.
 
Sounds like something you get after sitting by a fire in the barnyard with a bottle of Wild Turkey.

> Can anyone tell me what causes
> barn yard itch and how to heal it?
 
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