Managing Horses With Hives
Karen Hopper Usher
July 23, 2024
Experts share the causes of this uncomfortable skin reaction in horses, along with treatment options and prevention strategies.
Experts share the causes of this uncomfortable skin reaction in horses, along with treatment options and prevention strategies.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
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.
An equine dermatology expert describes what causes rain rot in horses and how you can prevent and manage it in horses on full-time turnout.
Dr. Rosanna Marsella outlines the difference between these treatments and how you can determine which to use.
Dr. Susan White explains how owners can manage horses with a history of chronic scratches.
Learn how to properly repel insects and manage itchy bug bites in your horse.
An equine dermatology expert explains how you can manage and prevent insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) in riding horses during prime competition (and IBH) season.
A horse with a crusty, infected skin lesion often needs diagnostic testing from a veterinarian to determine if bacteria or fungi are to blame. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Hives can be caused by environmental factors including warm and wet weather. Learn how to determine what triggers your horse’s hives and how to manage them.
Discover how 2 experts identify and treat skin problems in horses. Sponsored by KineticVet.
One expert explains what might cause extreme itchiness in ponies (and horses) and how your veterinarian can diagnose and treat it.
Insect bite hypersensitivity can negatively affect horse health and welfare. Find out what treatments researchers are developing to help horses with sweet itch.
Here’s what you can do to help your allergy-prone horse prepare for the onslaught of seasonal allergens.
Learn how allergies happen, how they affect your horse’s body, and how to avoid or treat them.
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