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Sweet Itch

Posted by Beryl on Apr 22, 2009 • (0)

Sweet Itch is an allergic reaction by horses to the saliva of the biting midge Culicoides. Previously prevalent in ponies in the northern hemisphere, Sweet Itch is becoming more and more widespread.
Culicoides is a blood-sucking midge found in wet, marshy areas or in dew or raindrops during the summer months.
Once the horse is bitten, small [...]

Stiffness – a Comprehensive Approach

Posted by Beryl on Apr 22, 2009 • (1)

Many factors contribute to stiffness in our equine friends. They are, after all, athletes, and prone to the same aches and pain that human athletes suffer from.
The question is, how do we treat these problems, without resorting to expensive and potentially harmful drugs.Luckily for us cash-strapped horse owners, safe, effective inexpensive treatments do exist. The [...]

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