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Copious_Amour

Can Lymphingitis live in the ground?

The new place where I am moving my horses has several horses who have Lymphingitis. The lady said that it has been speculated that this can live in the ground if cattle are on the property? There is one cow on the property along with many other ranch animals. Several of the horses have foundered and two have Lymphingitis. I have experience with a past gelding of mine getting Lymphingitis when I opened up some scratches by scrubbing them with Iodine and the allergic reaction to the Iodine gave him the Lymphingitis. Is it possible for it to "live in the ground/be contagious?" I don't want my two horses getting it if I can help it.
PasoBaby_CarolU

Lymphangitis is a disease symptom, not a pathogen (organism).  Although other things can cause it, it is usually caused by strept in humans and a fungus in mules or horses, and other organisms in other species...you might read this page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epizootic_Lymphangitis#Classification

Many of these diseases are spread by contact, particularly contact with a contaminated wound or dressings, or pus from an open wound.   I would imagine you can spread it by sharing brushes and by not washing your hands after treating an infected animal.  

It probably does not live in the soil (very few pathogens do), but that doesn't mean there can't be contaminated soil where pus lands.  It should die after exposure to UV light (sunlight).  

I personally wouldn't move my horses there until all the animals are clear of symptoms for several weeks.  Depending on the barn owner, all surfaces and brushes should be disinfected with a 1:10 solution of bleach.
Copious_Amour

PasoBaby_CarolU wrote:
Lymphangitis is a disease symptom, not a pathogen (organism).  Although other things can cause it, it is usually caused by strept in humans and a fungus in mules or horses, and other organisms in other species...you might read this page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epizootic_Lymphangitis#Classification

Many of these diseases are spread by contact, particularly contact with a contaminated wound or dressings, or pus from an open wound.   I would imagine you can spread it by sharing brushes and by not washing your hands after treating an infected animal.  

It probably does not live in the soil (very few pathogens do), but that doesn't mean there can't be contaminated soil where pus lands.  It should die after exposure to UV light (sunlight).  

I personally wouldn't move my horses there until all the animals are clear of symptoms for several weeks.  Depending on the barn owner, all surfaces and brushes should be disinfected with a 1:10 solution of bleach.


This is all very good to know and I will click on that link. Thank-you.

The mare that has it got it a couple of months ago. Her symptom is the enlarged leg. There aren't any open wounds on her so I don't believe pus is dripping onto the ground. She has also foundered and the vet has said that she is to stay in her pipe corral. I will also be sure to get my own brushes to use and bleach the other person's brushes (I have been given permission) which is something that should be done on a regular basis I am learning.

I head to Norco on Sunday so I will get a whole new set of grooming supplies.

Thanks so much Carol!
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