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Midge Control Methods for Horse Farms

5 Summer Horse Health Risks

Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.

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Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

Insect bite hypersensitivity is a lifelong condition, and affected horses will always need management and/or therapy. But often a patient can be clinical-sign-free with low exposure to inciting antigens.

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IBH Horses Could Be At Risk for Equine Asthma

If you’ve got a horse with insect bite hypersensitivity, midges might not be your only problem. Researchers found that IBH horses are more likely to develop allergic reactions elsewhere—specifically, in the breathing passages.

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Farm & Barn: Smart Insect Control Strategies, April 2021

Smart Insect Control Strategies

Insects don’t just harass your horse—their bites can cause welts and rashes, lead to insect bite hypersensitivity, and even transmit diseases. Download this free report to learn about smart insect control strategies you can use to keep your horse comfortable.

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Safe and Smart Horse Camping

Camping is all about simplicity and going back to nature, but adding horses to the picture means you must make many more considerations. Our sources shared their top tips for getting ready to go horse camping.

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