Welcome to the Horse Health Podcast! Today I’m talking about sarcoid growths on horses and how to deal with them.

As a horse farmer, I’ve seen my fair share of sarcoids on horses. These growths can range from small, fleshy masses to large, cauliflower-like growths. While sarcoids are generally benign, they can sometimes break open and bleed, which can lead to infection and other complications.

The most common cause of sarcoids is a virus, and there is no known cure. The best way to prevent sarcoids is to keep the horse’s environment clean and to provide good nutrition.

When it comes to treating sarcoids, there are a few options. Surgery is one of the most common treatments, but it can be expensive and is not always successful. Another option is to use bloodroot paste, which is an herbal remedy that has been used for centuries to treat sarcoids.

Bloodroot paste is made by grinding the root of the bloodroot plant along with a few other natural herbs into a paste and applying it directly to the sarcoid. It is thought that the paste helps to draw out toxins from the growth, which can reduce its size. Bloodroot paste can be applied once or twice a week until the sarcoid begins to shrink. It is important to note that bloodroot paste can be toxic if ingested, so it should only be applied to the affected area and kept away from the horse’s mouth and eyes.

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In some cases, sarcoids may require more aggressive treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. These treatments can be expensive and can have serious side effects, so it’s important to talk to your veterinarian before deciding on a course of treatment.

No matter what treatment you decide on, it’s important to have your horse checked regularly by a veterinarian to ensure that the sarcoid does not become infected or spread to other parts of the body.

Thanks for tuning in and I hope you found this information helpful. Until next time, stay safe and keep your horses healthy!