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sbe · August 30th, 2004, 22:57

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A little blister beetle in your hay will kill your horse quicker than a glue factory.

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It sure will. Mostly a problem in alfalfa fields, especially those hayed with a combo mower/conditioner. About 10 years ago we were at a big show at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in OKC, and the grounds were selling alfalfa hay that had blister beetles (unknowingly) - 5 horses died at the show. Luckily we always take our own hay.

We've had a cool, at times wet summer, so our hay is pretty good and most people have been able or are going to be able to get a good 2nd cutting off their fields.

Now you want to talk thread hijack!!

August 30th, 2004, 22:57	#149
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Babies... Babies...Everywhere... [ QUOTE ] A little blister beetle in your hay will kill your horse quicker than a glue factory. [/ QUOTE ] It sure will. Mostly a problem in alfalfa fields, especially those hayed with a combo mower/conditioner. About 10 years ago we were at a big show at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in OKC, and the grounds were selling alfalfa hay that had blister beetles (unknowingly) - 5 horses died at the show. Luckily we always take our own hay. We've had a cool, at times wet summer, so our hay is pretty good and most people have been able or are going to be able to get a good 2nd cutting off their fields. Now you want to talk thread hijack!!