North Texas veterinarians are urging horse owners to keep pastures and fence lines mowed and cleared of blossoming weeds.
The excessive grasshopper infestation in North Texas is attracting blister beetles to the area in pursuit of grasshopper eggs, which they feed on.
Blister beetles also feed on several types of blossoming weeds that may be found in local pastures. Accidental ingestion of blister beetles by a grazing horse can cause severe blister beetle poisoning and/or death to the horse.
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