Do Horses Get Warbles?

Hypoderma Bovis ssp infestation, also known as warbles, is an atypical infestation of parasitic larvae under the skin of the horse, usually along the topline of the back and rump. Warbles most often affects cattle, but occasionally horses, sheep, and humans become infested with the parasitic larvae.

How do you treat warbles in horses?

The very early stages of infestation by larvae can be treated with specific dewormers as well. These are only to be used in the very early stages. Once the warble fly is mature, using dewormers may cause the release of toxins into your horse.

How do you remove a warble from a horse?

Getting rid of warbles is tricky, since crushing one in the skin can set off a possibly fatal allergic reaction. A veterinarian must carefully widen the breathing holes and then draw the larvae out. Ivermectin kills warble larvae before they can migrate.