That’s one mean bronc. There is no denying that rodeoing is not for the weak. The strain events like bareback broncs, saddled broncs, and bull riding define pushing yourself to the limit. Not only is ...

A horsefly bite, caused by a fly of the Tabanidae family, is painful but usually harmless, causing a raised, red area of skin known as a weal. Uncomplicated cases can usually be treated at home ...

HOKUTO, Yamanashi Prefecture--A 4-year-old girl from Fujisawa in Kanagawa Prefecture had the tip of her finger bitten off by a horse at a commercial horse-riding facility here on Nov. 18.

A Museum fly expert explains what is going on. Often large, persistent and painful, a bite from a horsefly is an experience unlikely to be forgotten. But why do horseflies seem to appear more in the ...

Horseflies are large flies (they can be around an inch long) that bite mammals, such as dogs, humans, and — yes — horses. When they bite, they cut the skin with their sharp mouths and cause a ...

However, a severe allergic reaction to flea bites is rare. Fleas can transmit diseases such as typhus and Yersinia pestis. Horsefly bites may take a long time to heal because the insect cuts into ...

What it looks like: There are a few major fly species that bother people in the United States, including deer, horse, stable, and black flies. Bites vary by species and person, but they’re often ...