Managing Sweet Itch

Sweet itch is the common name used to describe an allergic reaction to the bite of the midge Culicoides. These tiny terrors don't look any more threatening than fruit flies but for horses allergic to the saliva in their bites they start an agonizing cycle of itching, rubbing, hair loss and skin breakdown.

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Peace of Mind

Property insurance protects you from unforeseen events – as long as you’ve bought the right policy. Kathleen Baxley, senior farm underwriter at Agri-Risk Services in Stilwell, Kansas, says owners of equine facilities should notify their insurance agents if they are dealing with people who might not have horse experience, because that might change the coverage.

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