Have you ever wanted to know the poisonous or toxic plants that could be growing in your pasture? With the news of foals dying from the possible injestion of cherry leaves it is fresh in our minds now to consider what our own horses may be exposed to in the pasture. Use the lists below to learn more about the plants that may be growing in your grass!
What about the things you hear about bugs in hay?
Well, this is the place to find out about those problems . . . ones faced not just by horse owners, but farmers, cattle and dairy farms, goat keepers, hay growers and others. Some of these plants are even poisonous to you and me! So read on, then check your pasture!
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Used with permission (January 26, 2006)
| About the Author Pam Hunter has 50 years experience with animals of all kinds, especially horses, cats, dogs, poultry, goats, pigs, and other farm animals. Some of her work has been referenced in magazines like Horse Illustrated. She has also had a profile published in "the entrepreneurial parent". "I love animals, painting, writing. I have been published online for several years, not just on my web site but on AOL." Website: www.sport-pony.com |
