Using corticosteroid-antibiotic creams may also help minimize inflammation. Stable flies attack horses' legs and abdomens, and bites result in nodules and crusty lesions. Both house flies and face flies feed on secretions around the horse's eyes and cause considerable annoyance. Applying repellents to the back and neck can help control house and face flies. Face masks also help reduce eye irritation.
Mosquitoes are the most prevalent type of blood-sucking insect.
Their most active feeding period is the first two hours after sunset, particularly in warm, moist weather. Their vicious bites transmit several viral diseases in horses. Using barn sprays and applying repellents can reduce mosquito population. Visit our Contact Us page.