Reasons Why A Horse Is Losing Hair

When it comes to hair loss in horses, it can be the result of something simple, such as temperature. However, it can be something more serious such as ringworm.

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Reasons For Hair Loss In Horses And How To Help

Before you treat hair loss in horses, it is important to understand the reason why it is happening. Some causes can be treated with at-home ...

Bugs

One of the most common causes of hair loss in horses is from biting bugs. Biting ticks, gnats, and horn flies are some of the most irritating insects to horses. These bites can cause ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that occurs in the skin of horses and is oval or round in appearance.

Ringworm

Scald

Scald is commonly a result of poor hygiene and leads to crusty scabs and hair loss. Skin scald is often by manure and urine, occurring most commonly on the legs. Rain scald, or rain rot, is ...

Other Causes Why Your Horse Is Losing Hair

Horses may experience hair loss for other reasons as well. Sometimes sweat from hot days builds up with dirt and may cause hair to fall out or dandruff.

There are some simple steps you can take to help prevent hair loss in horses. Regular grooming, proper hygiene, clean stalls, and fly spray can help keep a horse’s coat shiny and healthy. Though some hair loss can be treated by simple remedies, veterinarian treatment may be needed.

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