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[RC] clover and scratches - Lynn WhiteFrom all that I have read, only the variety of clover known as Alsike Clover causes problems in horses. Alsike clover causes photosensitivity and is likely also a cause for some liver problems if injested in quatities larger than 5%. There are a whole host of websites on this variety: Just Google it. It's an easy clover to identify. Basically, look at the leaf of the clover. If you have a white/pink flower and no "V" on the leaf you may have this variety.
I have a perlino colt with white socks in a field of grass/clover and he has
had NO problems. He's out in the sun all day. The only thing I do is put a
fly mask on him to cut down on the glare from the pink skin around his eyes.
I am quite concerned however that the alkaline soil at the Oreana rides may
post a problem on him. But for now, I am happy to have him get a nice balanced
diet of clover and grass to grow on.
Lynn
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