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    Sweet itch starting - seeking treatment advice

    Aware of the bitten and itching link but as a. i couldn't even have been sure before that it was sweet itch, b. was not told of any previous history, and c. it's a really mild case, don't feel especially that the closing-stable-door-after-horse-has-bolted statement above is that helpful. it's...
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    Sweet itch starting - seeking treatment advice

    Thanks. Kerilli, think Killitch based on benzyl b? Cambrica and amandap, thought I was going to be early enough if it reoccurred - seemingly not so makes it all more frustrating :( any idea if brewers yeast may still be effective once has had time to work into system and best place to...
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    Sweet itch starting - seeking treatment advice

    Thanks J&S. Am i right in thinking it's based on B vitamins? Flying Solo, thanks but that's what set my mind boggling as to all available options!! Wondering about possible viability of plan in first post mainly
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    Sweet itch starting - seeking treatment advice

    Hi, wondering if anyone would be kind enough to offer pointers. Got new horse last year in summer who seemed 'rubby' with head and tail on fence posts. Blasted 1-2 times per day with baby oil, which seemed to generally hold it off, then the behaviour disappeared in winter. Haven't had to deal...
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    Who's turning out in the daytime and haying in the field?

    Who's got nags stabled overnight / out in day with hay or the other way around? Just curious.
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