Bots, Equine - contd.
Prevention relies on keeping the horse's haircoat free of bot eggs. Dull blades, fine-toothed combs, and special pumice stones are effective devices. These objects help to scrape and remove the eggs from the haircoat of the infected horse. The use of fly repellents may be helpful in preventing flies from landing on the horse and depositing eggs. Also an effective tool, a fly mask is made from a mesh-like material, and fits around a horse's face and ears while leaving its mouth free.
