Mites in horses, what to do?
Although we usually cannot see mites well with the naked eye, they often lead to changes in your horse's behavior. You can recognize this by stamping and rubbing their legs. Biting at the socks is also a well-known symptom. Many horses also develop scabby spots and wounds on their legs. It is important to know that not every horse reacts as intensely and clearly.
Mites
13 December '22 • 1 min reading time
Boost your horse's immunity!
Boosting your horse's immunity is very important, especially during this time of year. The better the immunity, the less susceptible your horse is to mites. You can support your horse by ensuring it gets enough vitamins and minerals. You can do this by temporarily increasing a balancer/mineral pellet or by giving extra minerals (liquid from the Bering Sea), for example. Additionally, giving a liquid nettle tincture provides a huge boost to immunity. The advantage of this nettle is that it also purifies the blood, making the horse less attractive to mites right away.
Start immediately with an internal herbal supplement against mites
If your horse has mites, it is wise to take action immediately! You can start with an internal herbal supplement that contains citronellol and citronellal. Among other things, these substances make the skin and blood of the horse indigestible for mites. As a result, mites can no longer digest the skin and become blocked, preventing them from reproducing further. By interrupting reproduction, the population will gradually decrease. It is advisable to start with a high dosage so that the product works as quickly as possible. After a few weeks, you can switch to a maintenance dosage, which you then continue throughout the entire mite season.
What else can you do?
For horses that are sensitive to mites, it is advisable to clip their legs. During the colder months, mites like to nest in warm spots. Clipping the legs makes them less attractive. This way, you can see the wounds better and treat them more easily. To support your horse's skin, we recommend soaking the legs in a solution of neem oil, lavender, and citronellol. This also has a soothing effect and repels mites.
Keep reinfestation at bay!
Mites are persistent, so it is wise to continue treatment consistently. You cannot kill the eggs of the mites. To prevent reinfestation, it is important to continue preventive treatment throughout the entire mite season. Therefore, it is essential to keep boosting immunity, provide a preventive supplement against mites, ensure a dry stable, and regularly soak the legs in the solution of miracle tree oil.
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