Warmer, wetter weather puts horses at greater risk of several skin conditions, writes Heather Smith-Thomas. She reviews four equine skin problems that are common in the springtime months and what to do about them:
- Allergies to insect bites
- Pollen allergies
- Pastern dermatitis (“scratches”)
- Rainrot
Source: EQUUS, June 2018. Link.
Horses can develop allergies, infections and other skin conditions at any time of year, but some are more common during the warm, wet spring weather.”
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