QUEENSLAND ITCH
queensland itch, courtesy http://www.horseweb-uk.com
Signs
Itching, rubbing and biting, hair loss, abrasion of skin. Mainly in areas of ears, mane, withers and tail. Sparse hair cover.
Cause
Due to bites of a species of sandfly (biting midge).
Queensland itch, courtesy http://www.snuggyhoods.co.uk
Treatment
Sandflies most prevalent early hours of evening, prevent with insect proof stables by rugging and hooding
during these hours of the day, spraying with insecticidal solutions offers some protection.
Contact your veterinary surgeon for treatment of allergic skin reaction.
biting midge, courtesy http://www.medent.usyd.edu.au
QUITTOR
Cause
Due to injury and infection of the cartilages in sides of the horse's hoof. Usually results from picked up nails, sandcracks, corns.
Symptoms
Lameness may or may not be present. Horses which have been injured near the coronet become lame.
The original wound may heal up, but the sides of the coronet swell and become tender to pressure.
After time the swelling bursts and pus exudes. May heal improperly, and break out into another
part of the coronet, heal and break again and again.
Treatment
Contact Veterinarian.