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…
Maple and red maple shavings are toxic to horses and should not be used. Black Cherry shavings can cause slightly more mild reactions, but is toxic if eaten. Do not use this kind of shavings either. What shavings are bad for horses? Black walnut shavings are a toxic bedding for Read more…
Prunus avium – This is the tree we usually think of like a cherry tree, and although the fruit is tasty, the leaves and cherry pits contain higher levels of a naturally occurring cyanogenic compound and can kill a horse quite quickly once it is ingested. What is the most Read more…
Answer: There are no restrictions for when you can allow animals to graze on areas treated with GrazonNext Herbicide. We would always recommend waiting for the application to dry completely before allowing animals to re-enter a treated area. How soon can you graze after spraying? 7-10 daysA fairly reliable method Read more…