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Sarcoid Treatments for Horses

Horse Sarcoid Treatment

Equine Sarcoids - the most mis-managed problem for horses and their owners.

Sarcoids can render an otherwise sound horse unusable. It is the most frequently diagnosed tumor in horses. Surveys have estimated the predominance of sarcoids at 20% of all equine neoplasms and 36% of all skin tumors. They occur at any age but are more common in young adult horses. These tumors may be single or multiple and, although they occur most frequently on the head, limbs and abdomen, they can occur anywhere on the body including sites of trauma and healed wounds.

Sarcoid Identification 101 Sacoids come in all shapes and sizes. We have listed the six different types of sarcoids below along with their description.

' Occult sarcoids - These are flat, hairless, lichen-like, slightly crusting, dark patches. They often have a smooth, dark hairless area around them.

' Verrucose sarcoids - These are raised, nobbly, dark areas that often spread into poorly defined margins. They can also be ulcerated on occasions.

' Nodular sarcoids - These are firm and nodular skin lumps which may have normal skin over them.

' Fibroblastic sarcoids - These are often ulcerated, weeping, raised sore lesions that may become pedunculated and cauliflower -like.

' Mixed sarcoids - Sarcoids are commonly a mixture of two or more of the forms described above.

' Malevolent sarcoids - These are rare, invasive sarcoids that invade deeper tissues beneath the skin.

' Malevolent sarcoids - These are rare, invasive sarcoids that invade deeper tissues beneath the skin.

What can a horse owner do when confronted with a Sarcoid? Typically they ask two questions. How did they get it and how do I get rid of it? The answer to the first question is the underlying cause of Sarcoid tumors is the Bovine Papilloma virus. Yes a cow virus..that is transferred by flies.

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Veterinary Grade exists to provide natural remedies to common ailments in large animals (equine, canine and bovine species) without the use of invasive procedures and toxic pharmaceuticals.

Is It True My Horse's Coat Is An Indicator Of Health? YES! The skin (coat) is one of the largest organs. Its condition can be a general indicator of overall health. A shiny, glossy coat, rich in color, soft to the touch has long been acknowledged as an 'outward appearance of inward health'. Sarcoidosis and harmful growths (i. e. : tumors) are a common concern for horse, pony and donkey owners; effecting a significant portion of their species' population. Left un-attended, they can lead to further health-issues as well as pain, discomfort and disharmony for your animal.

What Are Sarcoids?

Sarcoidosis is a disease complex found in several mammalian species. Specifically, equine sarcoids are the most common of tumor growths reported in horses. Sarcoids are non-malignant; they typically do not spread throughout the body, yet frequently grow larger and multiply locally. They can occur as single or multiple lesions in different forms; ranging from small, wart-like lesions to large, ulcerated and fibrous growths.

What Causes Sarcoids To Appear?

There has yet to be a clear, exact cause of sarcoids, but it is widely believed (based upon strong evidence) that they are initiated by viral infection, such as BPV (Bovine Papilloma Virus). This would be transmitted by flies or other biting insects.

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How Do I Treat My Horse's Sarcoids With Bloodroot Paste?

1 Talk to your Veterinarian

2 Completely cover affected area and completely avoid non-infected areas

3 Monitor and apply daily or every couple of days

4 You may need to treat a 2nd time to prevent more growth

5 Avoid Eyes and Inside Mouth: Do not apply near the animal's eyes and please remember that Veterinary Grade Bloodroot Paste is for topical use only

What Is The Best Way To Apply Bloodroot Paste? Wearing disposable, medical grade latex/nitrile gloves, apply the paste directly to the sarcoid and/or growth. Cover (dress) the treated sarcoid/growth with a breathable dressing or bandage. Ensure that the dressing is secure, but not overly tight. You do not want to create too much pressure with the dressing. It is important to keep debris from the growth as it is being treated, as well as allowing for airflow. Change the dressing with each treatment, and/or when necessary. Never apply bloodroot paste to an open, healing wound. Treatment is most effective on a sarcoid or growth that is not open and healing.

How Often Will I Need To Apply?

This depends on the severity and live-span of the sarcoid/growth (how long as it been on the animal). One-to-two applications is typical, but it could require 3-4.

What Makes Bloodroot Paste So Effective?

Bloodroot Paste is effective for multiple reasons:

' It changes the antigenicity of a sarcoid which accelerates the host's natural immune system; ' This immune response rejects the sarcoid breakout rather quickly; ' It utilizes high-quality, and primary plant-based ingredients with proven qualities; ' Bloodroot contains important alkaloids that fight against harmful cells; ' Chaparral leaf contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatories (nordihydroguaiaretic acid – Ndga), polyphenols (lignans) as well as blood purifying qualities; ' Graviola leaf/stem is a potent antioxidant (hosting natural chemicals known as acetogenins); ' Zinc is vital in proper immune system function and cell division (for growth and healing); and ' There are no artificial or pharma-chemical ingredients that would have side effects.

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Key Article Takeaways
  • Ensure that the dressing is secure, but not overly tight.
  • Surveys have estimated the predominance of sarcoids at 20% of all equine neoplasms and 36% of all skin tumors.
  • Sarcoid Identification 101 Sacoids come in all shapes and sizes.
  • 2) Completely cover affected area and completely avoid non-infected areas!
  • 3) Monitor and apply daily or every couple of days.
Questions readers commonly ask:
How do I know if a lump on my horse is actually a sarcoid?

Per the article: sarcoids come in six recognizable forms, and most horse owners only know one or two of them by sight. Knowing the full taxonomy matters because the wrong identification leads to the wrong treatment.

  • Occult — flat, hairless, lichen-like dark patches; easy to miss as just a rub mark.
  • Verrucose — raised, knobbly, dark areas with poorly-defined edges, sometimes ulcerated.
  • Nodular — firm skin lumps, often with normal-looking skin over the top.
  • Fibroblastic — ulcerated, weeping, cauliflower-shaped sores; the most alarming-looking form.
  • Mixed — combinations of the above (very common).
  • Malevolent — rare, invasive growths that go deeper than skin.

Per the article: sarcoids account for roughly 20% of all equine tumors and 36% of skin tumors. If a growth doesn't resolve in a few weeks or starts changing shape, get a vet to confirm before treating.

What should I do when I find a sarcoid on my horse?

Per the article: the answer is two-step — confirm with your veterinarian first, then commit to a sustained treatment plan. Sarcoids are caused by Bovine Papilloma Virus transmitted by flies, which is why they often appear at sites of trauma, healed wounds, or on the head, limbs, and abdomen where flies bite.

The article frames the treatment choice as natural-immune-stimulating versus invasive. Per Veterinary Grade, LLC (a current InfoHorse advertiser): their Bloodroot Paste protocol is to cover only the affected area, dress it with a breathable bandage, and reapply daily or every couple of days while monitoring the response. The dressing keeps debris off the lesion and lets the paste work without damaging healthy surrounding tissue. Wear nitrile gloves; the paste is for topical use only.

Where should I never apply a sarcoid paste?

Per Veterinary Grade: never apply Bloodroot Paste to an open, healing wound, and never near the eyes or inside the mouth. Treatment is most effective on a sarcoid that is intact (not ulcerated and weeping) and the paste is for topical use only — not ingested.

Per the article: when a sarcoid sits close to the eye or inner ear, application requires extra care because the paste is potent. If any product contacts the eye, rinse thoroughly with water multiple times. Wash hands after each application even with gloves. The other contraindication is broader: if your horse is on an active veterinary protocol for the same lesion, talk to your vet before starting any topical paste — combining therapies without coordination can confuse the response and make it harder to tell what's working.

How long does sarcoid treatment take to actually work?

Per Veterinary Grade: one to two application series is typical, but three to four can be needed depending on the sarcoid's size and how long it has been on the horse. "Series" here means several consecutive days of daily application, then a rest period, then a follow-up series if the growth hasn't fully cleared.

Per the article: the second series matters because it prevents regrowth — clients have reported that single-series treatments sometimes leave residual tissue that returns. The mechanism the paste relies on is changing the antigenicity of the sarcoid so the horse's own immune system rejects it; that immune response is what does the actual clearing, and it takes time. Document the lesion with photos at each application — visible change between rounds is the signal that the protocol is working.

Why choose a natural paste over freezing or laser surgery?

Per Veterinary Grade: the team set out specifically to find an alternative to chemotherapy drugs, cryotherapy (freezing), and laser surgery — the conventional sarcoid options. The argument for the natural-paste route is that it works with the horse's immune response rather than physically destroying the tumor and the surrounding tissue along with it.

Per the article: the active ingredients (bloodroot alkaloids, chaparral leaf, graviola, DMSO, zinc chloride) target the sarcoid while the immune system clears it. The shelf-stability case is also practical — Per Veterinary Grade: a jar remains effective for roughly seven years from manufacture, which makes it a reasonable first-aid kit addition for owners who want a sarcoid response on hand without a clinic trip. As always, confirm the choice with your veterinarian before starting.

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