Itchy Horses: Dealing With Seasonal Skin Issues

Equine skin issues can be difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat. Experts share practical solutions for dealing with sunburn, rain rot, skin allergies (sweet itch), and more.
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Equine skin issues can be difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat. Experts share practical solutions for dealing with sunburn, rain rot, skin allergies (sweet itch), and more.

About the Experts:

Ann Rashmir-Raven

Dr. Ann Rashmir-RavenAnn Rashmir-Raven, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, is an associate professor of large animal clinical science at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. A board certified surgeon, Rashmir-Raven has an interest in equine lameness and helping keep older equine athletes comfortable and competitive. Additionally, her research includes dermatology.

Susan L. White

Susan White DVMSusan L. White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, is the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Professor, Emeritus of Large Animal Medicine at University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. White has a long-standing interest in equine dermatology, lectures on the topic extensively nationally and internationally, and maintains an equine dermatology consulting service.
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Susan L. White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, is the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Professor, Emeritus of Large Animal Medicine at University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. White has a long-standing interest in equine dermatology, lectures on the topic extensively nationally and internationally, and maintains an equine dermatology consulting service.

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