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 Read more…
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 Read more…
coli, Foals and Diarrhea. Foals are highly susceptible to infection and disease from E. coli, especially as neonates. Can you get E. coli from horse manure? A source of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, horse manure may also contain Read more…
Beech. Beech trees are considered safe for horses to eat, and they’ll often eat the leaves, twigs, and bark if they get the chance. Is European beech poisonous? Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, European beech has been reported Read more…
Buy from the auction yourself. There is a common misconception that these kill pen horse auctions are thousands of miles away. They’re not. They’re right down the street. Every farming community in America has one, and these backwoods auctions are Read more…
Laburnum Trees You will recognise the distinctive hanging yellow flowers and black seed pods of this pretty, ornamental tree, but all the parts of it are unfortunately toxic to horses. What is the most poisonous plant to horses? Nine poisonous Read more…
Recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER), one form of the painful muscle disorder known as tying up, may be the manifestation of a dominant genetic trait activated by stress, diet, temperament or other factors, according to 2005 research from the University of Read more…
Are Geraniums Poisonous to Other Animals? Pelargoniums are toxic to rabbits, horses and other herbivores. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten Read more…
The surname Whitehorse was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, Read more…
DIY Fodder for Horses Quick Steps Pick your fodder grains. Soak the grain in water. Place the seeds in the growing container. Keep the seeds moist or flush them daily with fresh water. Feed out when the grains have sprouted Read more…