what is greasy heel in horses
Greasy Heel (aka Mud fever) is an inflammatory condition of the skin (dermatitis) and often appears on the lower limbs of horses, particularly on white socks (pigmented skin is âtougherâ and not so susceptible).Image by Natalie Alderwick. The skin can be red, inflamed, swollen, cracked and scabs may form.reasy Heel (aka Mud fever) is an inflammatory condition of the skin (dermatitis) and often appears on the lower limbs of horses, particularly on white socks (pigmented skin is âtougherâ and not so susceptible).