Ionophore Toxicity in Horses
Signs of Ionophore Toxicity
Severity and speed of onset of clinical signs depends on how much they ingest. Horses with a common feed source can be affected simultaneously.
â–ª Sudden death
â–ª Exercise intolerance
â–ª Feed refusal
â–ª Colic
â–ª Increased heart/respiratory distress
â–ª Hypotensive shock.
Note: If the horse survives, it will likely have some level of permanent damage to heart muscle, possibly leading to poor performance and congestive heart failure.