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What is the most likely diagnosis for the horses' condition?
Sweet itch
What symptoms are observed in the horses?
Excoriations, alopecia, and thickening of the skin at the ventrum
What is the significance of the increased numbers of small flying insects around at dusk and dawn?
They are likely Culicoides midges, which are associated with the worsening pruritus during the summer.
Test your knowledge on diagnosing equine summer pruritus based on clinical presentation and history. Identify the most likely diagnosis for extreme pruritus in horses during the summer, accompanied by increased numbers of small flying insects at dusk and dawn.
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