No, it is an allergic reaction to midge bites.
Exactly the same as egzema in humans. Sweet itch is more commonly found in the mane and tail areas.
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Sweet-age, or sweet-itch? Sweet itch is caused by parasites. You should talk to your vet about treatment, but I would shave the horses' mane to aid in treatment.
NO horses dont itch.
It could be a sign of sweet itch? In that case you can get some cream from your nearest equestrian shop.
You cut or shave it very short (near Stubble) , in most cases this is because of sweet itch, as it is easier to handle this way.
How to get jock itch
Athlete's foot can spread if you scratch or itch and then touch other parts of your body. It can also spread to other parts of your body, if have contacted with you bed sheets or clothing
They only way sweet potatoes are going to make you itch is if you are allergic.
Do you mean poison ivy? If so then get some calamine lotion or other anti-itch cream to help dull the itch and then use straight will power to not scratch because scratching can spread the poison ivy, make it last longer, and itch even more.
Horses rub there hocks because they are trying to itch thier fly bites and scare the flies away.
no because it makes their skin itch