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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition

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Donna Gendusa
Aug 3, 2005 - 8:41PM
Horse allergic to bug bites

Hi Dr. Getty,

My 17 year old qh gelding tested positive for allergies to bug bites, so this time of year he is quite miserable. I am hoping that you can recommend something that might help him cope with the flies somewhat. The only supplement that he gets at the present time is Biotin II - 22X. He wears a fly mask and leg wraps and I keep the barn cleaned up - out there 4 times a day. I also use the fly predators, so there really aren't that many flies, but he has a fit if just one or two are around.
Thank you. Donna & Barney

Where are you from? Millville, New Jersey

How did you locate this forum? While looking up Purina Feeds

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Aug 3rd, 2005 - 8:41 PM
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Dr. Getty
Aug 4, 2005 - 9:09AM
Re: Horse allergic to bug bites

Hi Donna,

You’re doing a good job of managing the fly infestation. I have found that a B complex preparation, such as B-Plex, is beneficial in repelling flies and calming the nervous system. In particular, Thiamin (vitamin B1) seems to serve well as a fly repellent. Some people swear by using apple cider vinegar. There is no harm in trying it, however, I have had better results with the B vitamins.

Keep me posted!

All the best,

Dr. Getty

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