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cher mcallister
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Username: Choney

Post Number: 13
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Monday, Dec 12, 2005 - 1:56 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

Hi,

I have been trying some different products for my horse. Just bought processed alfalfa forage from the Triple Crown Company. They have a great reputation, but I am concerned because on the bag it says "certified blister beetle free". Now, maybe it's worrying over nothing, but should I be concerned if this alfalfa is from a known beetle area? I'm from NH, so never heard of these bugs until joining the HA.

Thank you,

Cher Mc.
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 14292
Registered: 1-1997
Posted on Monday, Dec 12, 2005 - 8:50 am:   Edit PostPrint Post

If you are going to feed alfalfa I think it is important that you educate yourself about them. To learn more about blister beetles Cher see, » Equine Diseases » Colic and GI Diseases » Colic in Horses » Blister Beetle Poisoning.
DrO
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