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  • From: "David Skofstad" <dbs54neigh@earthlink.net>
  • To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Ticks on horses
  • Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:07:52 -0500

I find Equi-Spot works well for ticks. I concentrate on applying to the
tail and jawline, as this is where I find ticks most frequently.

David Skofstad
dbs54neigh@earthlink.net

"In that day there will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, "Holy to
the Lord."
Zechariah 14:20



> [Original Message]
> From: Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>
> To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Date: 7/17/2009 10:11:53 AM
> Subject: [MSAR] Ticks on horses
>
> In horses, routine use of oral dewormers containing ivermectin is one
> way to control ticks. Also, feeding Kochia scoparia (a dryland forage
> aka common pasture weed). You can also get sulfur powder at a garden
> supply store or pharmacy, and brush it into the horse's coat. All of
> these are effective against ticks and mites.
>
> Una Smith
> New Mexico
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  • Re: [MSAR] Ticks on horses, David Skofstad, 07/17/2009

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