by Katie Hayes | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
GNAT AND FLY PROBLEMS IN THE HORSE Gnats and Ear Trauma Because of the spring rains, the gnats are abundant this year, especially if your pastures are by a creek and trees. We have seen many cases of self-inflicted ear trauma because of an allergy to the gnat bites...
by Katie Hayes | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
JULY 2026 NL Happy Semi quin centennial Birthday to the United States! This 4th of July marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Holiday Safety for the Horse The birthday of our great nation gives us cause for celebration. ...
by Katie Hayes | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
SCREWWORM PEST HAS ARRIVED IN THE US The New World Screwworm (NWS) is a flesh eating fly whose larvae feed on living tissue. It was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s but has reemerged in Texas. As of June 9th, there have been 5 confirmed cases in 4 Texas counties....
by Katie Hayes | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
MAY 2026 NLFLY AND GNAT CONTROLSpring is here, and so are the insects and allergies to insect bites.Horses that itch the top of their tail, butt, belly, mane and neck should receive treatment now. These horses have an allergy to the small Simulium flies and...
by Katie Hayes | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
STRATEGIC DEWORMING OF THE HORSE Worm parasites are dormant in winter and hot summer months so those seasons are not a good time to worm. We worm in the spring and fall. In the spring (April), the larva stage strongyle worms (bloodworms) that are encysted in the...
by Katie Hayes | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
FOUNDER ALERT With the abnormal warm temperatures and rain, the green grass is early. For those of you with easy keepers, obese horses, or horses that get sore footed or founder every spring, it is time to limit or remove them from the pasture. If your...
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