Publication Year: 1996, 2020
Author / Editor: Sandra McQuinn
Overview: This field guide details various toxic plants that pose health risks to horses, emphasizing that equines do not inherently avoid dangerous foliage. It provides essential information on identifying hazardous vegetation in pastures and stored hay to prevent chronic illness, organ failure, or fatal poisoning.
Key Topics Covered:
The danger of toxic weeds and alkaloids preserved in baled hay
Myths regarding equine instinct and the avoidance of poisonous plants
The impact of environmental factors like overgrazing and drought on foraging behavior
Methods for identifying, eliminating, and preventing exposure to plant toxins
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