SSRD (Sweet Itch in Horses)

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Hello. Worked horses a long time in the woods and never problems with them and SSRD but purchased some recent Shire replacements. Before the sale had seen one was itching often on mane and tail (wormed and no lice) so checked if Sweet Itch and told no. Lies. :001_rolleyes:

 

Now big issue with damage and cannot use harness!!

 

Ideas on a product which works to stop miggies biting.

[Stubby]

Dont want to be a downer but I tghink once they develop it they are stuck with it . Management is the only thing . Keep them away from damp lush areas and use a repellent for the midges . There are all kinds of lotions and potions on the market .

[Little Steven]

Hello. Worked horses a long time in the woods and never problems with them and SSRD but purchased some recent Shire replacements. Before the sale had seen one was itching often on mane and tail (wormed and no lice) so checked if Sweet Itch and told no. Lies. :001_rolleyes:

 

Now big issue with damage and cannot use harness!!

 

Ideas on a product which works to stop miggies biting.

 

Having had horses for many years ponies when growing up & 26 years with endurance horses.

There are various fly/midge deterrents for sale. Though my best answer was bring them in at 'midge times' and/or keep them covered. This with decent repellents seemed to keep it in check.

Can be quite distressing!

 

Little Steven

[bolthole]

The Mrs says these are very good...

 

Boett Blankets provide protection from Sweet Itch

[Peasgood]

My advice is to get rid of it.

Harsh I know but it is unlikely to ever be right in my experience. Yes you can manage it with various potions and blankets etc but that is just heaps more work and a full time battle.

[Aicchalmers]

DDT

[bythamboy]

pig oil and sulphur . was that Marchington show and sale ?

[renewablejohn]

The Mrs says these are very good...

 

Boett Blankets provide protection from Sweet Itch

 

Had an Arab horse which suffered badly with sweet itch and a full boett rug including head cover was the only thing which kept the horse sane. Personally I would get rid of the horse as I think it is cruel watching them suffer.

[SafetyForward]

Pop a sweet itch rug on. Also pig oil is good. You can "manage" the issue by bringing in during the day. It should start to subside as we head towards winter.

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Thanks for comments. Problem is I need to work the animal in woods to earn and so putting in a stable is unviable. Tried to return horse and refund but people abusive and Police said cannot make more contact. Vet due in morning to check on keeping/humane dispatch.

 

Otherwise horse ideal. Miggie blanket works well am told but very expensive but don't know can work on under harness.