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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 13252"><p>> I have several cows that have coin</p><p>> sized patches of white dry skin on</p><p>> their faces and on the insides of</p><p>> the back legs. Several of them</p><p>> have these patches close to their</p><p>> eyes. What are they and how do I</p><p>> treat them?</p><p></p><p>They are probably ringworm, and are highly contagious to other cattle. It can be treated with athletes foot cream, purchased at your local drug store (athletes foot and ringworm are from the same fungus). The best way to treat the areas are to scrub them with soapy water, or an iodine scrub twice daily. After scrubbing, apply the cream. (You should scrub really well twice daily until all scabs are removed, and the skin is smooth.) Once the skin is smooth, you can apply the cream twice daily until the hair grows back. It is important to treat the areas all the way through, or the ringworm may return. Be sure to wear disposable gloves, and to disinfect all scrubbing materials with bleach after each use. Good luck!</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:moo-moo@cattle-today.com">moo-moo@cattle-today.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 13252"] > I have several cows that have coin > sized patches of white dry skin on > their faces and on the insides of > the back legs. Several of them > have these patches close to their > eyes. What are they and how do I > treat them? They are probably ringworm, and are highly contagious to other cattle. It can be treated with athletes foot cream, purchased at your local drug store (athletes foot and ringworm are from the same fungus). The best way to treat the areas are to scrub them with soapy water, or an iodine scrub twice daily. After scrubbing, apply the cream. (You should scrub really well twice daily until all scabs are removed, and the skin is smooth.) Once the skin is smooth, you can apply the cream twice daily until the hair grows back. It is important to treat the areas all the way through, or the ringworm may return. Be sure to wear disposable gloves, and to disinfect all scrubbing materials with bleach after each use. Good luck! [email=moo-moo@cattle-today.com]moo-moo@cattle-today.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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