>>> I think the main difference is that bad small bales may cause respiratory >>> problems, coughing etc which is a real nuisance, but improperly baled large >>> bales can cause botulism, which is fatal.
That's not what I read last night when I went to review why I have such strong feelings against round bales. Anyone who is interested in this topic might want to go to www.thehorse.com and do a little research. I find several mentions of round bales as potential sources of problems, including being more commonly associated with heaves and COPD, even when the round bales are used in the pasture. Again, not saying absolutely that they shouldn't be used - I'd leave that up to your local vet and Ag agents to advise you one - but we should be very careful to read the risks and make an informed decision for our area. You will need to login to read these but they are free. http://thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=6010&kw=round%20bales http://thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=10472&kw=round%20bales http://thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=7103&kw=round%20bales Karen Thomas, NC
