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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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.
Is your horse’s annual wellness exam comprehensive? Learn about common wellness steps and how your veterinarian can help you address and correct problems you might encounter.
Discover the possible causes of scratches and how you can prevent and treat this frustrating dermatitis often found on a horse’s pastern in our step-by-step visual guide.
Does freezing weather turn urine and water in your stalls’ runs into pee-filled ice rinks? There’s no perfect solution, but here are some tips that might help.
Grain or hay: Which is better to keep horses from losing weight during winter?
Learn what author and horse trainer Tik Maynard hopes to find under his tree this year.
Scottish researchers found a half barley straw and half hay ration helped ponies lose weight.
Researchers found blanketed horses during a Wisconsin winter ate 8% less free-choice hay than their unblanketed peers while maintaining similar body conditions.
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
A veterinarian advises owners to consider various factors, from shade availability to humidity, when deciding whether to use a fly sheet in hot, humid weather.
How do you ensure a horse that’s reluctant to use his salt block and refuses to eat loose salt in his ration is getting enough?
A horse in Arizona is low-energy and losing weight in the summer heat. Find out what might help.
Know your common fly species, the diseases they transmit, and ways to deter them from your property.
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