Fly Worry - Donkey
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Introduction
Fly worry can cause problems around eyes, lips, nostrils and genital areas. Horse and stable flies will multiply in manure, rotting foodstuffs, etc.
Control
- Stable hygiene, proper and thorough disposal of muck and siting of muck heaps are all important in reducing these pests
- Fly veils, masks and bonnets can be used
Diagnosis and treatment
The same as that for the horse.
References
- Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6
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