Together, the oak toxins affect the kidneys and the gastrointestinal system as direct toxins and can also cause impaction colics in horses that eat a very large amount. Typical symptoms include depression, inappetence, colic, diarrhea, ventral edema, apparent straining to urinate, and red-brown urine. Can horses get sick from eating Read more…
The genus Taxus consists of three commonly grown ornamental shrubs – English yew, Canada yew and Japanese yew – and hybrids. The needles and seeds of all yews are highly poisonous to horses, cattle, sheep and goats (Figure 1), although the red, fleshy seed covering is not. What parts of Read more…
Yew is a popular evergreen shrub that will stay green throughout the year when most other plants go dormant making this an attractive landscaping shrub. However, yew is extremely toxic to horses. Consumption of as little as six ounces of fresh Yew can often result in sudden death of a Read more…
Sixth, it is non-toxic, making it completely safe to both riders and horses. Seventh, it is extremely durable and will outlast almost any other surfacing. Rubber Mulch is an ideal equestrian ground covering for so many reasons. What shavings are bad for horses? Black walnut shavings are a toxic bedding Read more…
The toxin is found within Sycamore (the European sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus)seeds and to a lesser extent in their leaves and it is therefore assumed that the disease is caused by horses eating Sycamore seeds. Are sycamore leaves poisonous? The helicopter seeds and the leaves are poisonous, containing the poison Hypoglycin Read more…
Because the tannins are associated with a bitter taste, horses do not usually consume these things unless there is a shortage of forage. Rarely, a horse will develop an unusual obsession for acorns. Are acorns OK for horses to eat? The parts of the tree that can cause trouble are Read more…
Milkweed. All parts are toxic, and can cause colic, muscle tremors, respiratory difficulty, irregular heartbeat, central nervous system irritation, and uncoordination. (Note: Horses don’t tend to eat this plant unless it is accidentally baled into hay.) What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Read more…
Many times acorns are ingested by accident, and in small amounts they are harmless, especially when combined with the normal roughage of hay and grass. There is anecdotal evidence that some horses develop a liking bordering on addiction for acorns and will actually seek them out, overindulging to the point Read more…
Oak buds in the spring and green acorn hulls in the fall cause oak poisoning in horses. Oak toxins are highest in: Immature leaves. Members of the black and red oak species. Can you feed a horse leaves? Many horses will taste-test tree leaves from time to time, and in Read more…
“Normal” for a horse, however, can vary from about 98 degrees to 101 degrees, depending on the individual, with 100.5 being average. A newborn foal has a higher temperature than an adult horse (up to 102). Every horse owner should get an idea what their horse’s normal temperature is by Read more…