Cattle Ringworm Cure

Ringworm occurs commonly among many animals, including cattle. Ringworm is typically caused by a fungus that attacks skin, creating what looks like a round ring of infected skin. This is very common in cattle, especially during the winter months. Most ringworm infections will heal on their own without requiring treatment. However, this can take up to nine months to heal on some cattle, which is not always an acceptable solution.

  1. Iodine

    • Iodine is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to cure ringworm infections in cattle. Purchase an iodine with a 2% concentration and apply directly to the ringworm infection 2 to 4 times per day. While any iodine concentration will work, a simple 2% will kill the ringworm infection without harming or irritating the skin of the cattle, which could lead to more serious problems.

    Thiabendazole Paste

    • Thiabendazole paste also kills parasites that feed on animals, including ringworm among cattle. Apply this paste 2 to 3 times daily, rubbing a smooth, even layer over the entire ringworm area. The ringworm should dry out within a few days, and as it dries, the skin will form a scab, then fall off. Note that when the scab falls off, a hairless ring will be left behind, which is not preventable.

    Ringworm Spray

    • Ringworm spray is also effective in healing ringworm infections among cattle. A bottle of spray can be purchased at little cost from livestock supply stores (see Resources) and is to be applied 2 to 3 times daily until the ringworm scabs and falls off.

    Athlete's Foot Cream

    • Creams designed to cure athlete's foot among humans are also an effective way to heal ringworm. As the parasitic infections are similar, the athlete's foot paste will dry out the ringworm, killing the infection within a few days. Purchase a tube of this cream from your local drug store and apply directly to the ringworm on the cattle 2 to 3 times daily until the ringworm scabs and falls off.