Sweet Itch In Horses – AHFS Educational eBook

AHFS SWEET ITCH IN HORSES — A COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL eBOOK

Sweet itch can be incredibly frustrating — for both the horse and the owner.

I have personally dealt with some extremely severe cases of itching in my own horses, and I know how upsetting it can be to watch a horse rub its mane and tail away, damage its skin and become increasingly uncomfortable.

That is exactly why I created this eBook.

This is not a book filled with complicated veterinary terminology. I have written it in plain, everyday horse-owner language so that everybody can understand what sweet itch is, why it happens and, most importantly, what we can practically do to support these horses.

IN THIS eBOOK WE COVER:

• What sweet itch actually is

• Why some horses develop it and others don’t

• The role of biting midges

• Why the immune system reacts

• Why horses rub their manes and tails

• The itch → rub → skin damage cycle

• When you should start managing a sweet-itch horse

• Why waiting until the horse is raw makes management much more difficult

• How sweet itch is diagnosed

• Other conditions that can look like sweet itch

• Which areas of the horse are commonly affected

• Why it normally becomes worse during warmer months

• Why winter management and preparation still matter

• Physical protection, rugs, stabling and fans

• Environmental management

• Skin and mane-and-tail care

• Nutritional support

• Single herbs, seeds and spices commonly considered for supportive nutrition

• The complete AHFS insect-control approach

• AHFS premixes, oils, topical products and insect-control products that may form part of a management programme

• A practical daily routine

• When home management is no longer enough

• When your veterinarian needs to become involved

THE AHFS APPROACH

FEED FROM INSIDE.

SPRAY FROM OUTSIDE.

MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENT.

CARE FOR THE SKIN.

Throughout this eBook I explain where AHFS products may fit into a complete management programme — without claiming that a supplement, herb, oil, spray or topical product can cure sweet itch.

Sweet itch is an allergic condition, and reducing exposure to the insects responsible remains one of the most important parts of management.

IMPORTANT: Your veterinarian should always be your first call, particularly when your horse is severely itchy, has open or infected skin, is worsening quickly, is not responding to sensible management, or you are unsure whether you are actually dealing with sweet itch.

The veterinary information in this eBook is supported by scientific and veterinary references, which are included at the end of the book.

FORMAT: Digital PDF eBook

LENGTH: 32 pages

DELIVERY: Instant digital download after purchase

PUBLISHED BY: AHFS

This is a digital product only. No physical book will be shipped.