Posted 2007-02-22 8:38 PM (#56096) Subject: Blister Beetles found in Alfalfa in Birmingham Area
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Posts: 644 Location: Odenville, Alabama
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 toxitity 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. Theres no telling where this hay may have ended up.
Blister Beetles found in Alfalfa in Birmingham Area
