Signs of blister beetle poisoning include abdominal pain (colic), loss of appetite, fever, sweating, rapid breathing, diarrhea, splashing and submerging the muzzle repeatedly in water, increased drinking, and urinating small amounts frequently.  If you suspect your horse has blister beetle poisoning, CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELTY!

Horses have different nutritional requirements depending on their stage of life and activity level. A pleasure horse requires less energy per day than a lactating mare, a growing yearling, or a performance horse.