As temperatures rise, tick activity increases—putting horses at risk. Learn how to identify tick-borne threats and implement effective prevention strategies.
Although horses have long been exposed to the virus, its rare detection in a Pennsylvania horse is not currently a reason for concern.
Learn about the common signs of pigeon fever in horses—including abscesses in chest—how your vet might diagnose and treat the disease, and how you can prevent it.
Drs. Jonathan Yardley and Susan White discuss potential insect bite hypersensitivity treatments for horses that do not respond to antihistamines.
An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.
Dr. Susan White describes common equine skin problems that might occur in wet or humid weather and how you can manage them.
Insect bite hypersensitivity can negatively affect horse health and welfare. Find out what treatments researchers are developing to help horses with sweet itch.
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and explore methods veterinarians use to address them.
Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.
Follow the steps in this visual guide to relieve your horse’s clinical signs of insect bite hypersensitivity and prevent future flare-ups. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Look for educational information about summer sores in horses all week on TheHorse.com.
There’s nothing appealing about this seasonal skin condition. Here’s what experts know about managing, treating, and preventing sweet itch in horses.
Horse show environments can put sport horses at risk for developing skin problems. Learn what causes common skin issues and how to return horses to top form.
How to design a multitiered insect control plan to combat flies, mosquitoes, midges, and more.
Dr. Susan White describes factors to consider when caring for a horse with sweet itch.
Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
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