Mallenders & Sallenders Cream 500ml (Farriers Original M&S Cream) Wound Treatment for Broken Skin. Sore Leg Cream. Antibacterial & Antifungal.

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At the moment I'm thinking I'll wash in T-Gel once a week to get rid of any sort of build-up that may have occurred and apply a moisturising cream of some sorts (now thinking Vaseline?) 4 times a week (can't do more than that as he's only loaned out 4 days a week and on his non-loaning days I can't really expect yard staff to traipse down the field to rub a bit of moisturiser onto a couple of scabs!). Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water soluble vitamin and essential for several metabolic processes in the body – a deficiency is often linked to brittle hair and nails in humans and similarly in horses who have poor hoof quality. Some horse owners believe that supplementing biotin or feeding concentrate feeds with added biotin, could cause an over stimulation of keratin and thus lead to the formation of mallenders and sallenders, however there isn’t any evidence to indicate that removing biotin from the horses diet will improve the condition and potentially could make it worse. This is an example of an overgrown chestnut; it needs to be trimmed. Due to the size of this one, it may be advisable to ask your farrier for help. It is extremely important that you are sure that it is mange. If your horse has never had it before, you should consult your veterinarian so that you can clarify whether it really is mange. Only then can your horse receive the right treatment. If you know that your horse is susceptible to mange, it is important to keep his legs as dry as possible.

Gracie gets mallenders a little from time to time and in her case I'm convinced it is exacerbated by what she consumes. I don't feed her anything that contains biotin (which is why I went for the FP balancer) and it's definitely worse when she eats lots of sugary grass. She's been muzzled this spring/summer so far and all I've seen is a bit of greasy dandruff in her feather, she doesn't seem to have any sores this time And she's not stamping her feet at all either. This condition is more common in breeds with this genetic characteristic How to Treat Mallenders and Sallenders Itching, stamping and rubbing are all common symptoms which are caused by the irritation of the mites feeding and crawling on the horse’s skin. It is therefore an infection that can lie dormant in the horse's skin and only becomes active when the surface of the skin is damaged, which usually happens through prolonged exposure to damp conditions.Pig oil - didn’t do anything for the itching but made the feather REALLY soft and silky. My horse was horrendously allergic to sulphur so pig oil only. From a diet and nutrition perspective, supplying a balanced diet that provides adequate good quality protein plus vitamins and minerals are all important for general skin health and support. In addition, a small amount of a high quality oil rich in essential fatty acids such as omega 3, can also help skin health and suppleness. Do supplements help? Many people give supplements. I have a supplement for Sid from Forage Plus, the Summer Skin Balancer. Do you have a view on whether a supplement helps? Mallenders is indeed hyperkeratosis, and horses are predisposed to it if they have dry skins and coats, as many feathery cobs, heavy horse and Friesians have. In most cases there is a causative factor - something makes the horse's skin overgrow. The problem is that there are very many possible causative factors and combinations of factors, and it is likely that in each horse there is an individual combination of factors: bacterial, fungal, parasitic, metabolic and environmental. he allows me to handle his legs, part his feathers, and rub in the horse oil I am using. This is by no means the norm and indicates that he trusts me and that he finds the treatment helpful. He wouldn't let the vet touch his legs below the knee.

The only proven and effective treatments are either a moxidectin or ivermectin leg wash, prescribed by your vet, however, many horse owners believe that diet plays a significant role in the severity of the scabbing and by carefully adapting the diet, the condition can improve. It’s commonly reported that prone horses can get a flare up in early spring time, believed to be related to the sudden grass growth in the UK. Similarly, a high sugar and starch diet is believed to attribute to further irritation and some horse owners even suggest alfalfa is best avoided also. Although nutrition and diet are frequently discussed on forums and linked to mites, mallanders and sallanders in horses, there isn’t any scientific evidence to support this information. For example, there is often talk, particularly on social media, of biotin making mallanders and sallenders worse however, there is no scientific evidence to support this. Biotin is a naturally occurring vitamin present at low levels in grass and forages and is produced internally by the horse itself as it breaks down fibre. It is therefore impossible to provide a diet which is completely free from biotin. M&S Formula is a complete balancer that has been specifically developed for horses and ponies that suffer from Mallenders or Sallenders, it provides all the essential nutrients without fillers, bulking agents, cereals, alfalfa or sugars. M&S formula is biotin free and simply fed with a handful of chaff or grass nuts for those not necessarily on a hard food ration. Chorioptic mange can be treated but it is difficult to get rid of it completely due to the mites living in the environment or on other horses thereby causing re-infection. This means regular treatments are often required. Complete elimination of mites is likely to require treating all the horses on the property at the same time as well as disinfecting all the stables and other communal areas.Aww I do feel your pain, it’s a nightmare isn’t it. I went through every lotion and potion under the sun. Some had no effect whatsoever and others were mildly successful but nothing ever cured my lad from trashing his legs. If in doubt, it is best to always seek veterinary advice! It is better to ask once too often than once too little. M&S formula is not a magic cure (there is not one) it forms part of the jigsaw to help reduce the severity of the condition, reduce the regularity of break outs and help to calm flare ups when they occur. never wash his feathers unless I absolutely have to ( @Cortrasna, you were right!). If I absolutely have to, use an animal shampoo such as Malaseb, never a human medicated shampoo