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=Sweet itch=
 
=Sweet itch=
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This is hypersensitivity caused by flies of ''Culicoides spp.'' and a recurring seasonal problem in susceptible donkeys is common. Observations at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] would indicate that a familial predisposition to sweet itch might exist.
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This is hypersensitivity caused by flies of [[Ceratopogonidae|''Culicoides spp.'']] and a recurring seasonal problem in susceptible donkeys is common. Observations at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ The Donkey Sanctuary] would indicate that a familial predisposition to sweet itch might exist.
    
==Clinical Signs==
 
==Clinical Signs==
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* Insecticides: 4% permethrin and benzyl benzoate (do not apply to broken or damaged skin)
 
* Insecticides: 4% permethrin and benzyl benzoate (do not apply to broken or damaged skin)
 
* Recently Boett blankets have been used to good effect at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ the Donkey Sanctuary] for donkeys with a history of sweet itch. The blankets are made of a special lightweight and breathable fabric that prevents midges biting. It can be used with a hood covering the ears depending on the part of the donkey affected by the sweet itch
 
* Recently Boett blankets have been used to good effect at [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/ the Donkey Sanctuary] for donkeys with a history of sweet itch. The blankets are made of a special lightweight and breathable fabric that prevents midges biting. It can be used with a hood covering the ears depending on the part of the donkey affected by the sweet itch
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==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28%22culicoides%22%29+OR+title%3A%28midges%29%29+AND+%28od%3A%28donkeys%29+OR+title%3A%28donkey%29+OR+ab%3A%28donkey%29%29 Midges in donkeys publications]
    
==References==
 
==References==
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