Dew Poisoning

Spring has sprung and along with fresh wet grass comes equine dermatitis or ‘dew poisoning,’ ‘rain rot,’ ‘greasy heel’ or ‘scratches.’ According to Gina G. Tranquillo, VMD, CESMT, "This condition is another form of PD or pastern dermatitis caused by Dermatophilus bacteria and affecting the back of pasterns and heel bulbs.”