Most internal parasites of horses are worms, but bots are the larvae of a fly that needs a horse to complete its life cycle. This parasite spends most of its life fastened to the inside of the host ...

This is a little different subject than my normal newspaper articles, but my master’s degree is in veterinary parasitology so it is something I would like to talk about. Three types of horse bots are ...

Horse fly season brings biting insects and UV damage to pastures nationwide. Learn the strategies equestrians use to protect their horses this spring.

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Horse fly prevention goes beyond sprays. Discover the gear and strategies equestrians are adopting to keep their horses comfortable all summer.

Keeping flies off horses is a worry that plagues many horse owners in the warmer months. No horse enjoys being bothered by flies, and while they are mostly a nuisance, they can also present health ...