Description
Equine Mud Fever
Have you ever noticed redness, crusting, swelling or irritation around a horse’s lower limbs, particularly during wet and muddy weather? These can be signs of mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis, a common and sometimes persistent skin condition that can affect a horse’s comfort, movement and overall well-being.
Although often associated with wet conditions, mud fever is more complex than simply prolonged exposure to mud. This comprehensive online course explores the science behind equine pastern dermatitis, helping horse owners, grooms, yard managers and equine professionals understand why the condition develops, recognise early warning signs and implement effective prevention and management strategies.
From understanding the protective function of the skin to exploring the influence of moisture, bacteria, mites, irritation and underlying inflammatory conditions, this course provides valuable insights into the factors contributing to mud fever. Learn to recognise different clinical presentations, distinguish potential underlying causes and understand when veterinary assessment and treatment are necessary.
Discover practical approaches to supporting skin health through appropriate cleansing, drying, grooming, turnout management and stable hygiene. Explore how individual susceptibility, environmental conditions and management routines influence the development and recurrence of pastern dermatitis, and learn how to create effective, preventative skin care strategies.
Through eight engaging online modules, a comprehensive illustrated manual, practical case studies and downloadable learning resources, this course equips participants with the knowledge to recognise potential problems early, make informed care decisions and support effective management—helping horses maintain healthier skin, greater comfort and improved long-term welfare.
Course Name: Equine Mud Fever
Course Duration: Learners have 12 months of access upon activation.
The estimated study time ranges from 12 to 20 hours, varying with individual learning styles and depth of engagement.
Course Delivery: Online on Equi-Ed LMS (Learning Management System)
Certification: Equi-ed Certificate of completion
Fee: €50
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand equine skin anatomy, its protective barrier
function and how damage or prolonged moisture can
contribute to skin conditions.
• Explore the causes and contributing factors of mud fever,
including environmental conditions, bacterial involvement,
pastern mites, irritation and individual susceptibility.
• Recognise early signs of pastern dermatitis, including
redness, crusting and inflammation, and identify more
severe symptoms that require veterinary attention.
• Understand how mud fever can resemble other equine
skin conditions and why accurate veterinary diagnosis is
important for effective treatment.
• Learn safe, practical skin care and management
principles, including appropriate cleansing, drying, crust
management and recovery monitoring.
• Implement preventative strategies through effective
grooming, turnout management, stable hygiene and
regular limb inspections.
• Develop individualised management plans to support
long-term skin health, reduce irritation and minimise the
risk of recurrence.
Take a proactive approach to equine skin health with this evidence-based course—because recognising problems early and understanding effective prevention are essential to keeping horses healthy, comfortable and performing at their best.
Final Quiz or Assessment: To test understanding of the material.
Once you have paid for the course in full, our admin team will provide you with access to enroll in our online course portal.
This course is conducted online and is accompanied by downloadable course materials. The module includes informative text, engaging videos, and downloadable materials.
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