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| Without an autopsy it is impossible to say. With blood coming out of the nose sure sounds like an aneurism. Horses are really very fragile animals. So sorry for your loss. |
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Location: Florida.. | brlraceaddict - 2017-02-13 5:41 PM Do what you want with the information on this thread: http://forums.barrelhorseworld.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=474223&start=1&highlight=ionophores+Nutrena&highlightmode=2. It very well could be feed toxicity. If you can I would have a necropsy done so you know. At the very least - you might send in the feed for toxicity testing, specific to ionophores. And I am so sorry for the loss of your horse. :( sounds like a heart attack or brain bleed.. im sorry this happened..! feed toxicity doesnt just happen overnight ..(it hit my good friends eventing barn).... 2 days of the new feed and not affect her other horse its highly unlikely.. it happens with symptoms and slowly..and didnt affect her other horse..
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| CanCan - 2017-02-14 5:15 AM brlraceaddict - 2017-02-13 4:41 PM Do what you want with the information on this thread: http://forums.barrelhorseworld.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=474223&start=1&highlight=ionophores+Nutrena&highlightmode=2. It very well could be feed toxicity. If you can I would have a necropsy done so you know. At the very least - you might send in the feed for toxicity testing, specific to ionophores. And I am so sorry for the loss of your horse. :( She fed the same feed to another horse without issue. Let's not panic. With the blood in the nose, it sounds like an anuerysm.
To the OP: Hugs and love. I'm sorry for your sudden loss. Hold tightly to the memories.
Not all horses have the same reactions to ionophores - some never show symptoms, some show colic-like symptoms, etc. I agree that it may not be feed related but having your feed tested is a pretty cheap way to get an answer for that piece of the puzzle. |
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Location: West Texas | I too am sorry for such a loss. I also agree that it was likely heart attack related. Probably nothing anyone could have done as things like that can sometimes happen. |
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Location: In a happy place | I am so sorry for your loss. I just know you are devastated. I wouldn't think it could be the feed. I would think it had to do with her heart. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I'm so sorry for your loss.
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| streakysox - 2017-02-14 8:03 PM
Without an autopsy it is impossible to say. With blood coming out of the nose sure sounds like an aneurism. Horses are really very fragile animals. So sorry for your loss.
Could also be anthrax |
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You and your horse are in my thoughts and prayers.
It was reported to be Nutrena feed that caused the deaths at the NBHA world show last year. Too many incidents have occurred with toxic feeds, thank you for sharing this.
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| cheryl makofka - 2017-02-15 3:14 PM
streakysox - 2017-02-14 8:03 PM
Without an autopsy it is impossible to say. With blood coming out of the nose sure sounds like an aneurism. Horses are really very fragile animals. So sorry for your loss.
Could also be anthrax
You are correct.
Anthrax is very common. |
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| Thank you SO much to everyone for the replies. I can't tell you how nice it is to have so many caring comments to read <3 I'm so thankful to have you guys help me get through this. It really helps just talking to everyone here, because you have all shared in this feeling. Thanks so much for all the love! You guys are the best <3
I actually moved my gelding to a new and nicer boarding facility. No more pasture board for now. He has his own stall, gets turned out in a sand arena, and has many new friends! They have an outdoor and indoor arena.and he is just SO happy here. I have been able to ride everyday, rain or shine. This change and riding more has been very good for our hearts. Thanks again everyone, lots of love |
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