American manufacturer recalls feeds for horses over botulism risk

According to information from the agency, the recall covers pressed hay cubes of the «Grade A Mini Hay Cubes» variety, which were sold during October 2026 in Utah and may also have been distributed in Nevada, Arizona and California. Specialists warn that the feed may contain Bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which cause botulism — a deadly disease that affects the nervous system. The Utah Department of Agriculture launched an investigation after reports of sudden diseases and the deaths of several horses in the south of the state. The exact cause of the animals’ deaths has not yet been officially confirmed, and laboratory tests of feeds are ongoing. Signs of botulism in horses include muscle weakness, trembling, a limp tail and tongue, difficulty breathing, colic and impaired coordination. If they appear, owners should urgently call a veterinarian. Buyers are strongly advised to stop using this feeds, isolate it in a place inaccessible to animals and return it to the manufacturer, the FDA said. For more on how not to contract botulism and what indicates a dangerous product, read in a Veterinariya i Zhizn article.

Источник: Ветеринария и жизнь.