Horse Allergy

Immunology Allergy attributed to equine dander and hair which is surprisingly common despite urbanisation of most populations in the US as well as in advanced countries
Veterinary medicine A generic term for any adverse immune response in a horse linked to exposure to allergens—e.g., pollen, moulds, animal hair, insects, or foods—which evoke a response in the lungs, skin or GI tract
Clinical findings Respiratory symptoms (heaves and wheezing), skin response (itching and fever) and other symptoms including coughing, tearing of the eyes and oedema around the shoulders