Ringworm is one of the commonest skin diseases in such cattle. Ringworm is a transmissible infectious skin disease caused most often by Trichophyton verrucosum, a spore forming fungi. The spores can remain alive for years in a dry environment. It occurs in all species of mammals including cattle and man.
Do cows get ringworms?
Ringworm is frequently severe in confined cattle during the winter; spontaneous recovery occurs in the spring and summer. Topical treatment, application of the medication directly onto the lesion, is the usual procedure. Medication cannot penetrate the crusts; the crusts should be removed by scraping or brushing.
What causes cattle to get ringworm?
Ringworm is usually enzootic in cattle herds and is more prevalent in calves [2]. This may be explained by stressors such as rapid growth, weaning, or parasite burden (which weaken their immunity and skin health), as well as close confinement, dietary factors (deficiencies), and production systems [4].
What kills ringworm in cattle?
The only practical treatment of ringworm on cattle involves topical antifungal products. Various solutions, including Betadine, chlorhexidine and dilute bleach, as well as antifungal ointments, are used.
What does ringworm look like on cattle?
In checking your animal for ringworm you should look for hair loss in a circular pattern and development of heavy, gray-white crusts and redness at the site of infection. The lesion will appear to spread outward. There may be one or several lesions present on an animal. The lesions do not cause itching.
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