Not mine but one of the new horses on our yard has been stamping a lot and constantly shoving his feet through the rails of the paddock, gate, electric tape in fact anything he can scratch on.
Apparently the farrier said he has mites although I didn't think you could see them with the naked eye (unlike lice) but I may be wrong.
So question really is how contagious are they?
Also is it safe to treat with jeys fluid? I would have thought that would be far to strong to use on skin, but again not something I've ever had to deal with so don't know.
Basically should I be concerned and if so what do I treat with if she does get them or would it be better to get the vet if she starts showing any signs of having them?
Apparently the farrier said he has mites although I didn't think you could see them with the naked eye (unlike lice) but I may be wrong.
So question really is how contagious are they?
Also is it safe to treat with jeys fluid? I would have thought that would be far to strong to use on skin, but again not something I've ever had to deal with so don't know.
Basically should I be concerned and if so what do I treat with if she does get them or would it be better to get the vet if she starts showing any signs of having them?