Solar-induced dorsal skin necrosis in sheep.

CONCLUSIONS: The findings are consistent with post-shearing, sun-induced thermal burns leading to dorsal skin necrosis. Risk factors include sunlight exposure during hot months after shearing, dark skin and obesity.
PMID: 31342594 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Veterinary Dermatology - July 23, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: García JA, Romero A, Uzal FA, Tarigo L, Affolter VK, Dutra F Tags: Vet Dermatol Source Type: research