Pinworm

  Summary definition: Severe itchiness around the tail caused by clumps of eggs attached around the anus

  Areas affected: Tail, buttocks, around the anus.

  Symptoms: Intense localised itching, dishevelled hair at the tail head, hair loss and wounds around the anus

  Season: All year round 

  Short-term care: Specialized worming treatment

  Please note: If your horse is scratching only its tail during the summer, it could well be that it has pinworms rather than summer dermatitis.

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