Load of Alfalfa hay from eastern Colorado has extremely toxic blister beetles in it, which have killed 2 horses in Alabama and 7 more being treated who may not make it.
Please pass the word - forward and cross-post - Be sure to inspect any alfalfa hay carefully just to be sure there are no blister beetles in it (especially important nowadays with the hay shortage causing suppliers to bring in hay from outside sources they may not usually do business with) Although this report concerns Alabama, it is wise to keep in mind that this hay could have been distributed elsewhere in the US as well, hence the broadcasted warning. Susan Micanopy, FL Begin forwarded message: Off another list: Blister Beetles have been found in Alfalfa Hay in the Birmingham Alabama area. This hay originated in East Colorado. As of today, 2 horses have died and 7 are being treated at Coosa Valley Equine Clinic. Several of the 7 may not make it. The toxicity of these Beetles is extreme. The 2 that died were fed hay yesterday morning and dead by noon. This hay was sold by a reputable "hay man" who has bought over 150,00 bales of Alfalfa from the "harvester" in Colorado for over 10 years. Very unfortunate incident. If you are in Alabama and reading this, inspect your hay for the red striped Beetle. There's no telling where this hay may have ended up -- Ingrid http://www.antibioticfailure.com/ingridkhan http://www.muckvacandblow.co.uk h
