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Sneezing in the stables: 1 in 6 horses can suffer from Hayfever

It’s been reported that respiratory problems caused by spores in bedding and hay affect a sixth of horses, and even more so for horses who are stabled as they are prone to developing an inflammation of the airways. Therefore, keeping your horse in prime condition can seem a struggle when the elements are against you.
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Don’t flies just tick you off?

As much as we long for summer and the warm temperatures it brings, the risk of infectious diseases to horses spread by flies and mosquitoes is heightened by the increase of their respective insect populations.
Stable flies are known to be responsible for spreading Pigeon Fever, a bacterial disease that causes deep pus-filled abscesses within the [...]