Abbey Cox

Aug 4, 2023 | mdpi.com | Allison Stewart |A. J |Abbey Cox

Abstract: Simple SummaryInsect Bite Hypersensitivity (IBH) is the most common cause of itchiness in horses and occurs when individual horses are allergic to the bites of midges or other insects. The itchiness leads to rubbing and often traumatic injury to the skin. There is currently no cure for this disease and management is life-long and costly. This review describes the causes, immune effects, diagnosis, and severity grading as well as traditional treatment and management strategies.