Recent content by Helena72

Thats not correct at all. Fly repellents are effective in PREVENTING the flies that transmit the Habronema, but not for curing it in any way! cortisone and dewormer are the treatments, and there are some new theories that recommend the dewarmer be applied topically as well.

I would like to correct some statemenst about Habronema and the treatment of this parasite. Its not quite as simple as to try to diminish the filies, or the larvae expelled in the horses feces. Once infected, the horse unfortunately, develops what may be compared to an allergy, or...