Some of our horses get that swelling too. Seems to get worse when there
is only very little grass left. We used to think it was something in the
pasture they would not really like, but still eat when no good grass is around
(like mulberrie leaves?). The funny thing, 5 horses out of 25 get this, all on
the same pasture.
Late
afternoon they are coming off the pasture into the paddock with some hay, it will
be gone the next morning.
Hilga
from Germany
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I have seen this swelling even without the mulberries. I have tried to
get it identified but it seems to mystify everyone. Never causes the
horses any discomfort and if I put them in a stall, off grass, etc, and eating
only hay, it subsides in about 6-8 hours. One horse would get so swollen
that I couldn't fasten the throatlatch on his halter.
It reminded me of a person with mumps.
My horses have relocated from east coast to west coast and I have seen it in
both locations (Maryland and Arizona). Seems to be seasonal with it being
worse in the spring. One vet suggested it may be a mold in the fields
that was affecting them. Also, some horses get it worse then
others.
Anyone else see this type of thing.
Lee
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