The search for the cause of equine pastern dermatitis continues adding new research results regarding bacteria.
We really can’t conclude that any bacteria cause EPD. At this point we can only show that it’s associated with it.” – Sarah Kaiser-Thom, DVM, PhD
Source: The Horse, October 5, 2021. Link. EPD is common, and people have this empirical knowledge about it, like it always happens in autumn or it’s always when it’s wet and muddy, and we should put different kinds of creams on it.
Until scientists learn more, owners can continue to treat scratches carefully with conservative methods such as shaving hair from the affected area, keeping it clean, and using antimicrobial treatments with caution,” said Kaiser-Thom.