We have two heifers that have ringworm pretty bad. The vet said to just let it run its course and it will go away eventually. We were wanting to show them soon. Is there something to put on the ringworm to make it go away faster. Am open to anything that works. Thanks.
cure for ringworm
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Bacon Grease. Only takes a couple applications and its dead, and the grease keeps the skin moist and soft and starts the hair growing back soon. Some will say to scrape the spot but you don't need to. It just prolongs the healing process.
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Blu coat is what we use.
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I know how that is, I get ringworm on my show animals every winter. Anti-fungal/jock itch spray or cream from a drug store. Both work, the spray is easier to put on. I use this once a day until I see hair growth. Also if you can get 7% iodine from your vet that works awsome. I normally only put it once every other day for 3 days because it really dries the skin out if you use it too much. I usually start with the iodine every other day for 3 days, and the jock itch spray everyday (not at the same time on the days I do the iodine, usually I will do one in the morning and one in the afternoon). Normal store bought iodine isn't powerful enough to do anything It usually takes about 2-5 weeks to see hair growth after I start treatment. Also if you get the 7% iodine, don't use it around the eyes as it can cause blindness.
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kndcattle said:
The best "cure" is consistent treatment. What ever you use, use it consistently. If its jock itch cream, blue koat, toothpaste, peroxide, iodine, lard, bacon grease etc. Sunlight helps kill the fungus also cleaning the pens between calves with a dilute bleach solution will help any residual that may be lying around. I have used many of the treatments above . Ring worm for us - we have had good luck with anti-fungal agents. I know some people that treat a couple days and then skip. You can't with a ring worm. You have to treat it daily til the hair starts to come back to make sure its dead. Low light combined with moist environment (which most folks that rinse or wash frequently) makes for great medium for calves to get ringworm.
Use to be they wouldn't let calves show in our area when they had visible spots. Now a days I have been to shows and have seen calves they paint/shoe polish their heads because it looked to be more ring worm than hair. I guess a change in practice. our winter months as with most are very low light levels. Low light combined with moist environment which most folks that rinse or wash frequently makes for great environment for calves to get ringworm.
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"What are some of the best methods for dealing with ringworm? There are many home remedies and many over the counter products. One of the best recommendations is to remove the crusted area with a wire brush or in a similar fashion. Iodine, bleach, any fungicide used to treat athlete’s foot in people can be used. Also suggested are female health products that treat fungus or even toothpaste. Use these products several times daily until the crust is no longer present. Also there are certain products available to specifically treat ringworm, such as Sullivan’s Fungus Fighter and FungALL. Just remember, ringworm is contaigious and can be passed from you calf to you. When you are treating the areas, wear disposable gloves and wash your hands throughly.After you have treated the spots, you need to start growing the hair back. Many people have found that if they keep the area moist, the hair regrows more successfully. Fluid Flim, a spray found at many tractor places is a helpful product. Also some people swear on something as simple as bacon grease. Keep working the area and soon you will have hair growing again."
"What are some of the best methods for dealing with ringworm? There are many home remedies and many over the counter products. One of the best recommendations is to remove the crusted area with a wire brush or in a similar fashion. Iodine, bleach, any fungicide used to treat athlete’s foot in people can be used. Also suggested are female health products that treat fungus or even toothpaste. Use these products several times daily until the crust is no longer present. Also there are certain products available to specifically treat ringworm, such as Sullivan’s Fungus Fighter and FungALL. Just remember, ringworm is contaigious and can be passed from you calf to you. When you are treating the areas, wear disposable gloves and wash your hands throughly.After you have treated the spots, you need to start growing the hair back. Many people have found that if they keep the area moist, the hair regrows more successfully. Fluid Flim, a spray found at many tractor places is a helpful product. Also some people swear on something as simple as bacon grease. Keep working the area and soon you will have hair growing again."
