Clouds of mosquitoes have been so thick in southwest Louisiana since Hurricane Laura that they're killing cattle and horses. He said the swarms are so thick that the vast number of bites leave horses and cattle anemic and bleeding under their skins. A deer rancher lost about 30 of his 110 animals, many of which had already been sold, Fontenot said. Swarms are so thick that the vast number of bites leave horses and cattle anemic and bleeding under their skins. Fans can be used to help animals, as well as coverings but it is important to note that coverings can cause heat stress.

Source: Daily Mail September 12, 2020 22:23 UTC