Kirstyb
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Hi, just wondering what people's views are on turning out if grass sickness has been recently diagnosed in your area? Would you keep your horses in for the foreseeable?
Grass Sickness
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Auslander
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Nope. I wouldn't turn out in the actual field that the sick horse had been in, but wouldn't even think about turning out locally.
Kokopelli
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Agree with above not worth it, also check for history of EAM.
Kirstyb
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EAM?
Of course not turning out in the same field is a no brainer. The case is quite near by and 2 horses have died. I think you're right though. Best to be sure and keep in until we know more. thanks.
Of course not turning out in the same field is a no brainer. The case is quite near by and 2 horses have died. I think you're right though. Best to be sure and keep in until we know more. thanks.
gallopingby
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Where about are you? Have you looked on the Grass sickness website for further info?
Kirstyb
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Am in The Channel Islands. Yes have looked at the info on grass sickness.org and the AHT website. Also our local vets have issued guidance but doesn't really state whether to turn out still or not. They've supplied statistics and part stabled horses seem relatively low risk but I think not enough is known to make an educated judgement call. Just wondering what others thought
Kokopelli
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EAM is equine atypical myopathy. I lost a horse to it very suddenly and is pretty horrific condition.
xgemmax
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No we had a horse pts from it at an old yard and they continued to turn out in the same field with no problems. I think the bacteria only effects some horses so what effects one horse another horse might be fine with. Obviously the risk is there but I don't think it's fair not to turn out at all as you'll never really know when it's safe to turn back out again