Horse Summer Sores: Etiology, Clinical Signs, Treatment, And Prevention
Horse summer sores are painful and contagious skin lesions caused by parasitic infection (Habronema majus) often transmitted through houseflies. Traumatic injuries can create entry points for bacteria and parasites, contributing to the development of sores. Weakened immune systems and environmental factors like hot, humid weather favor fly breeding and sore development. Symptoms include open sores,…