{"product_id":"bot-egg-knife-horse-grooming","title":"Bot Egg Knife for Horses – Serrated Stainless Steel Blade with Wooden Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dr. Tail Bot Egg Knife is a grooming tool made to remove bot fly eggs from a horse's coat. Its curved stainless steel blade has a finely serrated edge that catches the tiny eggs glued to the hair and lifts them away without cutting the coat or skin. A shaped wooden handle gives a secure, comfortable grip for quick strokes along the legs, chest, shoulders and mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely serrated edge grips and strips bot eggs that brushing and currying leave behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved blade follows the shape of the legs, knees and forearms for full contact on every stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge is designed to scrape, not cut, so it is safe to use against the coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel blade resists rust and is easy to clean between horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped wooden handle fixed with two rivets for a firm, comfortable grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser marked with the Dr. Tail logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Removing Bot Eggs Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult bot flies (Gasterophilus species) are active from late summer into autumn. The females glue small yellow eggs to the hairs of the legs, chest, shoulders and mane. When the horse licks or rubs these areas, the eggs hatch and the larvae enter the mouth, where they can irritate the gums and tongue before travelling to the stomach and attaching to the stomach lining for the winter. Removing the eggs from the coat during bot season breaks this cycle and works alongside your veterinarian's deworming program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It's Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the legs, chest, shoulders and mane for small yellow or cream colored eggs stuck to the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the knife with the serrated edge against the coat and draw it downward in short, light strokes in the direction of the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the curved section of the blade around the knees, forearms and cannon bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect and dispose of the removed eggs away from the stable so they cannot hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat every few days while bot flies are active, and after the first hard frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and dry the blade after each grooming session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse owners and riders during bot fly season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooms, barn managers and boarding stables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow and performance horse grooming kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquine veterinarians and farriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBot Egg Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved stainless steel with serrated edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaped wooden handle with two rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoving bot fly eggs from the coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDRTHCI40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse off hair and debris after each use and dry the blade completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with mild soap and water, or wipe with disinfectant between horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the wooden handle out of standing water to prevent swelling and cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry place with the blade protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafety Notice: Use light pressure and always draw the blade in the direction of the hair. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Tail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68088290705559,"sku":"DRTHCI40","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/7221\/8775\/files\/Serrated_Knife_Full_Product.png?v=1792364340","url":"https:\/\/drtail.com\/products\/bot-egg-knife-horse-grooming","provider":"Dr. Tail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}