Video on How to Remove Bot Fly Eggs on Horses
Updated June 5, 2025
In this Ask the Vet video, Dr. Lydia Gray answers a question on how to control and remove bot fly eggs on horses. These small, yellow eggs that adult flies lay are commonly found on horse's legs, chest, shoulders, and in the mane. Watch the video to learn how Dr. Gray recommends removing bot fly eggs using a handy tool called the bot egg knife.
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