The primary seeding times for cool-season species are late winter/spring (late February to mid-May, depending upon location) and late summer (August to mid-September). Late winter/spring seedings are not common. What seed is best for horse pasture? Grass mixtures containing the following species are good for Midwest horse pastures. Endophyte-free tall Read more…
Since buttercups are perennials, once they are heavily established in a pasture, it may be necessary to use an herbicide to remove them. It may take several herbicide applications to reduce the population of buttercups. Ally/Cimarron is a very safe and effective herbicide for controlling buttercups. What are the yellow Read more…
In large amounts, the leaves and acorns are poisonous to horses due to the toxin tannic acid and they cause kidney damage and gastroenteritis. Horse owners are encouraged to fence off oak trees from their pasture, especially if forage is scarce. Is Live Oak safe for horses? The oak tree, Read more…
Ragwort is another plant that is highly toxic to horses. There are about 70 different species of ragwort, such as tansy ragwort and St. Johns wort, and are recognized by their 13-petal daisy-like, yellow flowers. All parts of the ragwort plant are toxic, eaten both fresh and dried in hay. Read more…
Dandelion is a very nutritious herb offering a multitude of benefits for general health in horses. Primarily, Dandelion optimises the health of the urinary tract and can help to encourage urination. Superior quality product that the horses love and the benefits are showing in their coats and general health. What Read more…
Cattle feed usually contains additives that are toxic to horses. The most common and harmful additives are ionophores, commonly known as monensin sodium (Rumensin) and lasalocid (Bovatec), which are antibiotic-like medications. Is urea harmful to horses? Urea usually is lethal to ruminants at 1-1.5g/kg of body weight. Approximately 4g/kg is Read more…
“It is toxic to livestock. No organs at the adult plant stage are consumed by animals, either at grazing or in hay” (Reference 1). Is yellow rattle poisonous to horses UK? NB: Yellow Rattle can be poisonous to some livestock. Description: Yellow Rattle has yellow, tube-like flowers protruding from an Read more…
Generally, horses do not eat straw in pellet form, as they could do instead with traditional straw, and even if it happens it implies no side effects (on the contrary, it is extremely risky to put at their disposal paper of wood). What happens if my horse eats straw pellets? Read more…
Commonly affected areas include the face, especially the muzzle and eyelid, the trunk, upper limb, back or neck. Localized muscle twitching is often seen with electrolyte imbalance, local nerve injuries, certain neurologic and muscular diseases, and a variety of other conditions. Why is my horses face twitching? There are many Read more…
Wood shavings are considered a popular choice for horse bedding for a reason. The shavings specially produced for animal bedding are usually nice and soft. As well as being highly absorbent: an important quality for stall bedding. What is the best type of bedding for horses? Best Type Of Bedding Read more…