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Discussion on Long term care after blister beetle ingestion
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Posted on Sunday, Aug 5, 2001 - 10:20 am:
What are the most common problems that I can encounter down the road with a mare that is currently recovering from 'blister beetle ingestion'. I know that chronic laminitis is one but can there be reproductive problems also?
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Posted on Monday, Aug 13, 2001 - 6:04 am:
Hello Henry,
There is an article on this at, Equine Diseases: Colic and GI Diseases: Colic in Horses: Blister Beetle Poisoning.
DrO
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Posted on Monday, Aug 13, 2001 - 6:27 am:
Hi Henry - Although items on blister beetle poisoning are a topic that often appears in equine publications, you are the first person I have come across that has actually had to deal with it. Out of curiousity, would you mind giving me an idea as to your geographic location? And/or the geographic location of your hay source?
I regularly purchase high-quality alfalfa - both locally here in Virginia & from Montana - & although I inspect every time I feed, I understand that alfalfa is a main "blister beetle" food source.
Thanks for any info!
Bonnie
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