Mallenders

Sallenders

Mallenders and Sallenders is the common name for Hyperkeratosis, a skin condition caused by the over production of keratin which produces the hair.  This can appear on the back of horses legs, most commonly in horses with heavy feathers. The skin appears thickened, very itchy and crusty scale and scabs form. Often this condition is aggravated by an infestation of mites.  There is no cure but the condition can be easily managed. 

Symptoms

Itchy skin, biting and rubbing of the legs

Crusty Scabs and scale.

Weeping and oozing sores.

Thickened hard skin in later stages.

Treatment Organic

Rebel Diamite treats scabs and helps to break down any further keratin that is produced.  Will also treat any mites that are present and helps to prevent hard skin from forming.

Treatment Medicated

Meddi Mud is great for horses that are turned out, as it treats the scabs and protects the skin from further damage.

Silver Lotion Biteback Quick Silver Lotion treats scabs and treats any infection that may be present.