Oklahoma State University

Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

The Equine Internal Medicine service would like to notify horse owners and our referring veterinarians that may be feeding Top of the Rockies brand alfalfa cubes of a recall associated with a disease outbreak. It is currently affecting four states: Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas.

 

Please stop feeding these alfalfa cubes and check your bags for the specific date codes associated with affected horses. If you are unable to determine precise date codes, please dispose of the bags in a secure container and follow the instructions for safe disposal and handling instructions.

 

More information can be found the FDA website.https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-cautions-horse-owners-not-feed-recalled-lots-top-rockies-alfalfa-cubes-due-reports-illness-and

 

Please feel free to contact the Equine Internal Medicine Service at 405-744-7000,

if you have any horses that may be exhibiting signs or any questions or concerns related to this outbreak.