{"id":35044,"date":"2020-07-23T07:58:53","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T11:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=35044"},"modified":"2021-09-09T16:56:38","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T20:56:38","slug":"dealing-with-sarcoids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/dealing-with-sarcoids\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Sarcoids"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re grooming your horse before an evening ride when you spot it: an ugly, wart-like growth on your horse’s leg. How did it get there and more importantly, how can you get it to go away?<\/span><\/p>\n

These wart-like growths are known as sarcoids, and they are a common equine skin disorder often appearing in young to middle-aged horses. They can develop nearly anywhere on the body but most commonly appear on a horse\u2019s abdomen, sheath, legs, ears, muzzle, or around the eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>What Causes Sarcoids?<\/b><\/p>\n

While the exact cause of sarcoids isn\u2019t clear, many believe they are caused by bovine papilloma virus or a related virus that is transmitted by flies and other biting insects. Some sarcoids will go away on their own, in time. Others, however, can grow quite large or multiply and present problems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sarcoid Treatments<\/b><\/p>\n

Standard treatments include:<\/span><\/p>\n