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 [...]