Seasonal Allergy Testing – Pollen Sensitivities in Horses

Equigerminal Verified independent store

→

Why Test? Seasonal allergic reactions in horses can affect the skin, respiratory tract, and even digestion. Identifying specific sensitivities to pollens — such as grasses, weeds, and trees — is crucial for effective long-term management and avoiding unnecessary treatments. Horses of any breed, age, or sex can be affected, often with symptoms that peak during spring and summer. Key Benefits Precise allergen identification: Based on specific IgE response HERBU scoring system: Results reported on a 0–5 scale for clinical clarity Minimally invasive: Requires only a blood sample — no sedation, shaving, or intradermal injections Highly reproducible: Standardized and validated laboratory method Fast turnaround: Results ready in 2 to 7 working days What’s Tested? The test covers three key allergen classes relevant to seasonal exposures. Results are IgE-specific, avoiding cross-reactivity with IgG or CCDs. 🌱 Grasses and Crops Poa pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass) Phleum pratense (Timothy grass) Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass) Festuca pratensis (Meadow fescue) Sorghum halepense (Johnson grass) Secale cereale (Rye) Dactylis glomerata (Orchard grass) Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort) 🌿 Weeds Chenopodium album (Lamb’s quarters) Plantago lanceolata (Plantain) Rumex crispus (Curly dock) 🌳 Trees Betula populifolia (Gray birch) Salix caprea (Goat willow) Corylus avellana (Hazel) Fagus sylvatica (Beech) 🧪 Sample Requirements 2 mL serumor 4 mL whole blood (serum tube) ⏱️ Turnaround Time 2 to 7 working days 🧬 About the Results Results are expressed using the HERBU score (0–600) Each allergen is classified into clinical reactivity classes (0–5) IgE-specific testing avoids cross-reactions with IgG or irrelevant allergens Supports formulation of custom Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy (ASIT) when indicated Show more