Warts are back this season

Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025

Hrose warts — Warts on a yearling filly’s nose.
Photo shared with owner permission

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

It’s that time of year when warts start popping up on show cattle and horses. Here’s what you need to know about this contagious virus.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.