Horse industry guidelines released to manage hairy caterpillar miscarriage threat

Winning the war against hairy, tiny killers threatening the country's horse industry comes down to two weapons: management and vigilance.

Processionary caterpillars — also known as itchy grubs — may look innocuous enough, but they can cause birth defects in foals and miscarriages in mares if ingested.

They are called 'processionary' caterpillars because they walk in nose-to-tail lines when they leave their nests.

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Article written by Lara Webster