Blister Beetles
Blister Beetles naturally contain and secrete a chemical substance called cantharidin, which is extremely toxic to horses. Dr. Sarah Reuss lists the dangers of blister beetles and what horse owners can do to prevent their horse from ingesting them.
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Blister Beetles naturally contain and secrete a chemical substance called cantharidin, which is extremely toxic to horses. Dr. Sarah Reuss lists the dangers of blister beetles and what horse owners can do to prevent their horse from ingesting them.Blister Beetles naturally contain and secrete a chemical substance called cantharidin, which is extremely toxic to horses. Dr. Sarah Reuss lists the dangers of blister beetles and what horse owners can do to prevent their horse from ingesting them.3/28/2014 14:00
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Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, is currently an equine technical manager for Boehringer Ingelheim, following roles in private practice and academia. As a board certified large animal internal medicine specialist, her professional interests include gastric disease, neurology, and infectious diseases of the horse and foal. She also serves as President-Elect of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
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