Products

Flax-Based Supplements
HorseTech: Makers of Glanzen. A great flaxseed supplement to help prevent SE.
Buckeye Nutrition: makers of Ultimate Finish. An alternative to Glanzen in pellet form.

Feed-through formulas
ImmuStim: For stimulation of the immune system and skin disorders. Positive reports for SE.
Bug Check: all natural garlic to help keep the bugs off.
Spirulina Powder: Positive reports that this helps with SE.

Fly Repellents
Flygone 7000: Best one on the market for repelling midges.
Camrosa Ointment: Effective water repellent barrier against midges from the UK.

Clothing
Boett Eczema Blanket: Available at Dunne and Krumm.
Cashel: Makers of our favorite fly mask, the Crusader.
Reitsport Hämmerle: Developers of the Original Eczema and Sweet Itch Blanket.

Topical Products
SE Animals: Makers of anti-itch SE products specifically for Icelandic horses.
Not So Sweet Itch Formula: All natural treatment.
Original MTG: Shapley's product. proven to help hair regrowth.
Calm Coat: Product mentioned in the Horses Journal article above.
ARosyIdea, Inc: A new ointment not yet on the market. Product testing has shown that it works great to stop the itch and heal open sores. Can be ordered via email.

Topical Products from the UK
Net-Tex Industries: Makers of stop itch from the UK.
Aroma Pre-Itch: Itch preventative from the UK.
Camrosa Ointment: Effective water repellent barrier against midges from the UK.

Articles

Success in minimizing SE, by Dr. Barbara Sollner-Webb
SE is a Lesson in Immunology, by Dr. Barbara Sollner-Webb
SE in the U.S., by Gudmar Petursson
Equine Dermatology, by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Flaxseed as a Potential Treatment, by Wendy Pearson-O'Neill, Sharyn McKee and Andrew F. Clarke
A Sweet Itch Potion: from the Horses Journal
Side Effects of Dexamethasone
The Epidemiology of SE in Icelandic Horses
Taken from the IVIS.org web site

Recipes
SE remedy: based on essential oils by Jacqueline
Fly Repellent: using Avon Skin-So-Soft
Azium Treatment: using steriods to battle the itch
Neosporin & Hydrocortizone: recipe used by vet
Victoria's Secret: Shh!!!

Medical Treatments/Tests
Bio-Medical Services: Antigen available to help with SE de-sensitization.
Greendale Veterinary Diagnostics: SE de-sensitization treatment in the UK.
Eczema Test: Read about this new test from Germany in the Summer 2004 issue of Tolt News. If you are importing a horse from Iceland and you live in an SE area this is a must.

Other Resources
Itch Base