Composition:

Cistus, nettle, yarrow, milk thistle, mistletoe, bedstraw, rose hip and now also with oregano

Analytical constituents:

water 8.9%

crude protein 17.5%

crude fat 3.2%

crude fiber 14.1%

crude ash 10.4%

N-free extracts 45.9%

the addition of black cumin oil or diatomaceous earth would be a further optimization of this treatment

The equine sarcoid

The most common skin tumor in horses is equine sarcoid. Regardless of breed, age and sex, the incidence is given in veterinary literature as 1-8%. Sarcoids are locally aggressive tumors that do not tend to metastasize to internal organs. They occur all over the body; one horse may have one or more tumors. Regions where the skin is very thin and moist are more commonly affected, such as the eyelids, ear, armpit, inner thigh or thigh.

Based on the clinical appearance and the histopathological examination of the tumor tissue, six forms of equine sarcoid can be distinguished. Less aggressive forms can turn into aggressive forms.

This least aggressive and most superficial form is characterized by rough, hairless skin changes with slight skin thickening. They look very similar to skin fungus or abrasions and can transform into aggressive forms.

Verrucous (wart-like) sarcoid

Here, the surface of the skin appears grey and is wart-like, and it tends to form crusts. The growth of this form of sarcoid is not very aggressive, but here too, transformation into aggressive forms is possible.

Nodular (knot-like) sarcoid

Nodular sarcoids are solid nodules in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, usually movable relative to the rest of the tissue.

Fibroblastic (fiber-forming) sarcoid

This form of sarcoid has a flesh-like appearance with a moist, bloody surface. It tends to grow quickly and uncontrollably and often develops from the previously mentioned forms of sarcoid or from skin wounds. The fibroblastic sarcoid is therefore an aggressive form.

Malevolentes (malignant) sarcoid

This very rare and very aggressive form of sarcoid is characterized by growth in the lymphatic vessels. The skin appears thickened, like a string, and in knots.

Mixed sarcoid

Less aggressive forms of sarcoid can turn into aggressive forms as a result of trauma. The tumor then often shows characteristics of various forms of sarcoid.

Equine sarcoid is a type of skin cancer that has a tendency to become tumor-activated. For this reason, a biopsy of a portion of the tumor should not be performed. The complete removal of the sarcoid should be performed as soon as possible, using different surgical methods (surgical excision = surgical removal, cryotherapy = cold therapy, electrocautery = destruction of the tumor using electricity). The method of choice depends on the location of the tumor and the shape and size of the sarcoid. Wound healing problems often occur after surgical treatment, and the tumor can also form again in a more aggressive form.

There are also a number of other local treatment methods, such as chemotherapy with ointments or injections, immunotherapy with a vaccine (BCG) or radiotherapy. Here, too, the most suitable treatment must be decided on an individual basis. Local treatment can transform a sarcoid into a more aggressive form.

The large number of different treatment methods makes it clear that a universally effective treatment is often not possible. Equine sarcoid can transform into a very aggressive skin tumor. It is therefore not just a cosmetic problem; depending on its extent and location, a sarcoid can lead to permanent inoperability. Suspicious skin changes should be shown to a veterinarian as early as possible due to the diverse appearance of equine sarcoid. The smaller and less aggressive the tumor, the better the prognosis. After all, it is skin cancer and not harmless warts. Source: Tappendorf Horse Clinic