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Discussion on IPE poisonous?
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Member:
Arvane
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Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 10:14 pm:
Hi - I get my shavings from a door-maker, and today he had shavings from the Brazilian hardwood IPE. I've been trying to find some information on it, and so far I haven't seen anything that causes me to believe it's toxic for horses. However, I want to be certain before I use the shavings. Does anyone have any experience with IPE shavings?
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 11:53 am:
Hello James, does IPE stand for something?
DrO
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Member:
Arvane
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Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2004 - 8:46 pm:
Hi -no, Ipe is the name of the specific wood, see for example www.ipe-wood.com (Maybe writing it in caps was just confusing). It is a Brazilian hardwood used for making decks, etc. I cannot find anything saying it's toxic for horses, but I'm not certain that makes it safe enough. Any clues? Thanks!
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DrO
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Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 8:02 am:
I am afraid I cannot find information on its use around horses James. I went to the site and searched on its genus and specie but nothing comes up. Very few woods are unsafe but there are a few.
DrO
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Member:
Arvane
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Posted on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 12:33 pm:
Dr O, thanks for the effort.I will hold off for now until I can find more information.
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Member:
Bonita
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Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:11 am:
It's probably best to steer clear of any "exotic" woods as far as bedding goes.
You don't want your horse to end up as the "poster child" for some oddball reaction.
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