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[RC] Blister Beetles- Birmingham, AL ALERT - Raven

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.  Theres
no telling where this hay may have ended up.

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