Lice! 🦟 Lice infestation in horses can be a significant problem and is more frequently encountered in the winter. This is because lice hide in the horses long winter hair coat. Lice also tend to show up more on horses that are "stressed" by a large herd population, inadequate nutrition, severe cold weather, illness or injury. Horses with lice tend to look rough or unthrifty with a scruffy hair coat as they continually rub and scratch. Lice are easily passed from horse to horse by direct contact

Lice Life Cycle - Overview of Development Stages - Learn About Nature

DID YOU KNOW? There are two types of lice that affect horses! To the untrained eye, these tiny specks could be mistaken for dandruff, shavings, or dust particles. But they are active and can be seen moving through the hair. For horses, there are two major categories of lice: Haematopinus asini: bloodsucking lice. Damalinia equi: biting or chewing lice that feed on skin cells and debris. Learn more at the link in our bio or by going to SmartPak's FREE Horse Health Library! #HorseHealthEditorial #