Horse Lice

The most obvious sign that a horse is infected with lice is itching. A horse will scratch on anything available including stalls and posts. The entire body can house the lice but areas that seem to be most affected include the base of the tail, the neck, jaw area, shoulders, and flanks. When itching becomes excessive, a horse may even bite or chew if they can reach the area. The itching can become so severe that the horse becomes intolerable and bad-tempered toward other animals or even their handler.

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Horse Lice