Posted 2009-03-14 6:41 AM (#101340 - in reply to #101089) Subject: RE: bermuda hay
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Posts: 1205 Location: Danielsville Georgia
I hear of more wells drying up here.I have a rented pasture that HAD a fast flowing spring on it.Was told in the worst droughts of the 80s it NEVER dried up.Well about three months ago it got smaller and smaller and turned into a wet spot in a hoof print.Was lucky as in having a retired couple living next door to it that offered to keep a stock tank full for me as they enjoyed the mares I have there. I did express concern over THEIR water as they are on a well.But they insisted.I have four mares in that 20 acres.And by the way we have a WEB site.Its new and not completed.Some of the info and photos that has been put on it needs revision and will be changed around but its up and running. The walking horse sire of two of Spoolers horses a mare and gelding he has is on it as well as JF Rodeo Roan my Driftwood/Freckels stallion. You can also see the type of grass we have in these parts in times of RAIN. http://www.signalfireranch.com/
Posted 2009-03-17 12:43 AM (#101538 - in reply to #101140) Subject: RE: bermuda hay
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Posts: 385 Location: washington
hi bbsmfg3 - in response to your question, yes I am sure he is allergic to Timothy and to Orchard Grass and to alfalfa pollen :) The test results from the bloodwork done at the lab are in my hand. My vet strongly urged me to start him on desentization shots which I have, and I hope for some positive results.
My first question would be, are you sure the horse is allergic to the hay, or could it be the dust and/or pollen in the hay? Your the first case I've ever heard of that was allergic to timothy. Many times a horse will be allergic to the dust generated from certain soils that the hay is grown in. Also, if the hay is not cured right before baling, you can have lots of problems, especially if it is baled too dry. -----
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