Horse with mange; are these also mites?
Mok is a collective term for skin problems on the horse's lower leg. These problems are accompanied by sores and scabs, especially in and around the fetlock area. Mok easily occurs during wet periods because the skin becomes softer and therefore more vulnerable. However, mok usually arises from an imbalance in the body, so from the inside out. Medication, chemical products, reduced immunity, illness, waste products, and a deficiency in minerals are the main causes of mok. But mites and other external factors can also cause mok.
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Mites
5 October '23 • 2 min reading time
With mud fever, there doesn't have to be any mention of mites
Horses and ponies with a lot of feathering/white socks often get labeled as having mites, while the vast majority of these horses do not have mites, and mites can also occur in horses without socks. However, this often leads to the assumption that if, for example, a cob has a mud fever spot, it must also have mites. This is not justified, as there doesn't have to be any mention of mites with mud fever at all. Most cases of mud fever are actually caused by an excess of waste products, and these waste products "sink" down to the legs and then exit through the weakest point. So, there is a good chance that it is simply a case of "mud fever" and not mites.
With mites, there is often a case of mud fever
Does your horse have mites? Then there are often signs of mud fever! Mites cause itching and irritation, which leads horses to stomp and bite at their legs. This results in wounds and spots on the legs. These mud fever spots are therefore caused by the presence of mites.
Does your horse have mud fever?
The treatment of mud fever is actually always from the inside, as that is where the main cause lies. There are horses that stand in the mud all winter and still do not suffer from mud fever. Wet conditions are therefore not the culprit; it is the overall resistance of the horse combined with waste products and possibly incorrect nutrition. Applying ointment to mud fever spots is rarely effective, and spots often return quickly. Supporting the horse from the inside is important. Boosting the immune system with, for example, a liquid nettle tincture is the most ideal, as it is also directly blood-purifying. Be cautious with medication and other chemical products, as these add extra waste products and lower the immune system.
Does your horse have mites?
Then also treat from the inside with a natural remedy against mites that contains, among other things, citronellol and citronellal. This product makes the blood and skin flakes indigestible, preventing the mites from reproducing. Additionally, this product helps optimize the immune system and eliminate waste products.
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