How Can I Protect My Horse’s Wounds From Screwworm?
Haylie Pfeffer
July 8, 2026
In this podcast clip a veterinarian explains how owners can protect their horses’ summer sores from New World screwworm larvae.
In this podcast clip a veterinarian explains how owners can protect their horses’ summer sores from New World screwworm larvae.
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about 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.
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf, underscoring the importance of wound management, fly control, and early detection in horses and other animals.
Insecticides and repellents can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests.
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
As new world screwworm threatens horses and livestock again, experts urge vigilance, rapid reporting, and prevention to stop its return to the U.S.
Horses still face the threat of West Nile virus. Dr. Sally DeNotta shares how it spreads, what signs to watch for, and why vaccination and mosquito control matter every year.
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.
Follow the steps in this visual guide to relieve your horse’s clinical signs of insect bite hypersensitivity and prevent future flare-ups.
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