Common skin problems in the horse
Although the skin is the most visible of the horse's body structures it is also the most easily overlooked! The skin provides a strong barrier to challenges from outside the body and plays an important role as part of the immune system, it also helps control body temperature and makes vitamin D. In certain parts of the body the structure of the skin changes to perform specific functions, for example the hoof, chestnut and ergot are modified skin structures and the skin of the eyelids is much thinner than on the back.Related topics [ Buying a horse ] [ Skin problems ] [ Routine health care ]
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 Introduction: Common skin problems in the horse
What are the common skin conditions?
How do I know if my horse has skin disease?
Why is my horse itchy?
How do I know if my horse has parasites?
Why has my horse got tufts and crusts in the haircoat?
What causes excessive flaking and scaling in my horse's coat?
Why has my horse's hair gone white?
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