Horse & Hound explains how to identify sweet itch in horses, plus the best ways to manage this conditions, which can prove traumatic for some horses ...

Although itching generally begins in summer, sweet itch in horses can be a year-round problem for some, warns equine vet Leona Bramall.

Currently, sweet itch is diagnosed by ruling out other causes of itching, such as lice or skin diseases, said Liesbet Peeters, PhD candidate and researcher in the Department of Biosystems at ...

But some mite victims, desperate for itch relief, have reported using everything from Vicks VapoRub and dishwashing liquid to hot water and clear nail polish.

Once you've mixed the essential oil and carrier oil, you can apply the mixture directly to your skin with a cotton swab or pad, or even in a spray bottle, and reap the sweet, sweet itch relief.

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The sweet itch is Culicoides hypersensitivity, so-called because of the sticky “sweet” serum that oozes from the reactive sites on the horse’s body.

Sweet itch in horses can be described as pruritus – the technical term for itchiness, the unpleasant sensation that leads horses to bite, scratch or rub at their skin. Sometimes the sensation is ...