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Itchy horse? Our top protection picks!

Itchy horse? Our top protection picks!

Is your horse beginning to itch? Itch season is among us and sadly for horse owners who have an itchy horse this means waging a relentless war on biting insects, specifically midges, that irritate their horse and can cause extreme discomfort. Itch, scientifically known as Equine Culicoides Hypersensitivity, is a medical condition caused by an allergic response to the bites and saliva of Culicoides (midges) and itch most often occurs in horses living in warmer humid climates, such as the Mid Coast, where we all reside. Itch is usually a seasonal problem, with symptoms typically occurring during the hot and wet months between October and April....

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Our Top Product Pick for Biting Bug Season

Our Top Product Pick for Biting Bug Season

Spring time means all those pesky insects that have been lying dormant during winter are back and biting! Whether it’s those dreaded midges that cause Queensland itch or the frustrating (and for dogs - life threatening) ticks, we have a product to help you combat both! Permoxin is an insecticidal spray and rinse concentrate for horses and dogs that works wonders to control pyrethroid sensitive flies, including Buffalo fly, Stable fly and biting insects, such as Midges on horses. Although not mentioned on the bottle, Permoxin will also work on ticks on horses when used consistently. Permoxin is also fantastic...

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Understanding and Managing Equine Itch

Understanding and Managing Equine Itch
Dealing with itchy horses (also known as Itch, Sweet Itch or Queensland Itch) can be a frustrating and exhaustive task for horse owners. Understanding what itch is and what causes it is the first step to tackling it and managing the symptoms.

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