How Do You Disinfect Paddocks In A Dryland Distemper?
Dryland distemper, colloquially known as pigeon fever, is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. While this equine disease has been documented worldwide, outbreaks in the United States generally occur in the autumn and are largely isolated to the western states. Symptoms include irritated sores and abscesses on the chest and body of horses. The bacteria can remain dormant in organic matter, such as straw bedding and in soil where infected horses have defecated, which makes it imperative to disinfect paddock areas. Disinfection does not replace veterinary care for infected horses, but limits the spread of the bacteria and prevents reinfection. Remove horses from the paddock area. It is especially important to quarantine horses presenting symptoms. Pick up manure with a shovel or rake. Since bacteria harbors in feces, it is important to remove as much of it as possible. Examine the paddock and fence line for debris such as straw or leaf piles where horses may have uri
