How to Treat Ringworm on Cattle

Greyish-white areas on the normally flawless white skin of your cattle could be a sign of ringworm. A significant rise in the incidence of ringworm in cattle has been observed in the recent years, with highest frequencies recorded in the winter months. This skin disease is communicable and spread to humans on direct contact with cattle. The circular lesions of ringworm encountered in cattle are primarily confined to the head and neck region. The scabs falling from the lesions render the affected area hairless, thereby giving it a shape of ring, and hence the name ringworm. The communicability and severeness of the lesion makes the urgency of its treatment even more important.

Things You'll Need

  • 2% iodine or Whitefield's ointment
  • Cotton swabs
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a solution of 2% iodine or Whitefield's ointment, which can be found at many drug stores. Make sure that the drug store is reliable, as some of undependable ones can be frequently found selling off the expired medications.

    • 2

      Gently remove the crusts from the ringworm lesion by brushing and scraping. Collect the scrapes and burn them to avoid any chances of spreading. Do not use your bare hands to do this.

    • 3

      Apply the medication regularly on the lesions with the help of a cotton swab until the condition heals up. If it persists, seek attention from a vet, who can prescribe antibiotics or other stronger medications.