Pruritus remains challenging for veterinarians to diagnose and treat. It is a broad issue in horses that encompasses a wide range of causes. Management and prevention are key to the welfare of affected horses.
Alexandra Beckstett summarizes a presentation by Janet Littlewood, BVSc (Hons), MA, PhD, DVD, DVR, MRCVS, on the three main culprits of pruritus in horses:
- Ectoparasites
- Infections
- hypersensitivity disorders
Source: The Horse, September 28, 2021. Link.
. . . history is probably more important than the clinical exam because you need to know the background of the case.” – Janet Littlewood, BVSc (Hons), MA, PhD, DVD, DVR, MRCVS