The effect of a topical insecticide containing permethrin on the number of Culicoides midges caught near horses with and without insect bite hypersensitivity in the Netherlands
de Raat, I.J.; van den Boom, R.; van Poppel, M.; van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M.M.Sloet.
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde 133(20): 838-842
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-7453 PMID: 18975624 Document Number: 628118
Insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) in horses is most likely caused by Culicoides species, although other insects may also play a role. Until now no effective cure has been found for this condition, although numerous therapeutic and preventive measures have been used to control insect hypersensitivity. One such method is to apply a topical insecticide to horses. In this study, the effect of a topical insecticide containing permethrin (3.6%) was examined in seven pairs of horses.