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A full clinical examination to assess both the general health status and the skin is necessary in most cases. Ensure that the animal is adequately restrained and that you have sufficient light. Work systematically down each body region, beginning at the head and ending at the tail and perineal region. Be sure to include all aspects of the feet including the coronary band and the frog. The skin may need to be cleaned to observe some lesions. In some instances, sedation may be necessary.

A record of the distribution and severity of primary and secondary lesions should be kept. Forms including a horse outline make this much easier (Figure 1.3).

It may be helpful to visit and examine the paddocks and exercise areas used.

Figure 1.3 Example of an examination form for recording distribution and nature of lesions in equine dermatology cases.