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cultured , or the skin layer biopsied , to identify the organism and confirm the diagnosis .
TREATING RAIN SCALD Infections with lesions on the head , neck , topline and rump can be effectively treated by washing the animal in a 10 % Betadine or Vetadine ® soapy wash , allowing it to stay on the coat for 10-15 minutes to release the iodine before rinsing it off .
This should be repeated every second day for 2-3 washes . If possible , shift the horse indoors to a dry stable with clean bedding to keep the horse out of the mud and the rain .
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Where infections are persistent or recur in young or old horses with poor skin immunity , a course of antibiotics , as prescribed by your vet , may be required to clean up the secondary infection and allow the animal ’ s immunity to develop resistance , albeit weak , against the organism . F
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