Allison Lowther,
13 May 2013 12:00
The spring and summer months can be a miserable time for horses, with the midges that cause Sweet Itch, or Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis (SSRD), especially active at this time of year. Sweet Itch is a common and persistent problem for thousands of horses, ponies and donkeys. The allergy is caused by bites from the Culicoides midge, and around 5% ...