Mange / Mites (Chorioptes/Sarcoptes)
Skin disease caused by parasitic mites (often Chorioptes on the pastern/lower leg, less often Sarcoptes/Psoroptes) with intense itching, scaling and crusts. Mange is contagious and often transmitted via contact or shared equipment.
Veterinary care required
This condition belongs in veterinary diagnosis and treatment. Compounds are at most supportive.
Priority · vet & management
Diagnosis is via skin scraping and, together with antiparasitic therapy, belongs with the vet; affected horses and their equipment should be co-treated to prevent transmission.
Possible causes
- · mite infestation (Chorioptes equi, Sarcoptes, Psoroptes)
- · direct animal contact
- · contaminated grooming kit/rugs/stable fittings
- · wet housing and dense feathering favouring it
Supportive compounds · supplementary feed, not medication
Zinc
AMGFEI freecofactor for skin/keratin metabolism and regeneration
Compound profile →Linseed
AMGFEI freeomega-3 for the damaged skin barrier
Compound profile →Spirulina
AMGFEI freediscussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive)
Compound profile →Milk thistle
AMGFEI freeliver support with recurrent skin strain (traditional)
Compound profile →Prevention
Individual grooming kit, cleaning of rugs/tack and quarantine of new horses lower transmission; dry, clean housing reduces the risk.
Equiterna's take
After veterinary antiparasitic treatment Equiterna supports regeneration of the skin barrier — the mite control itself remains veterinary.
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