Ragwort weed is deadly . It is a very common yellow flower with a distinctive leaf shape.
There are factors to consider when choosing a field that is suitable for horses and ponies.
Is this a bad field or is it suitable for the grazing of horses and ponies ?
Poisonous plants to horses
When choosing a field for a horse or pony make sure there are no poisonus plants.
Hedges and grazing should be free from all kinds of poisonous plants.
There are many plants that are poisonous to equines.
The species vary depending on location, climate and grazing conditions.
In many cases entire genuses are poisonous to equines and include many species spread over several continents.
Controlling ragwort is a mighty task.
They bloom in July, August and September, and if left alone can grow up to a height of four feet; and multiply the following year.
Ragwort is known as the ” silent killer” as it has fatal effects.
The poisons from the flower act on the liver and only become evident when it is too late.
The results of ragwort poisoning in horses and ponies are usually fatal.
Ragwort should be dug up before it flowers.
Make sure your hands are protected with gloves, as there is a risk of ragwort poisoning through direct contact with the plant.
All traces of the weed should be destroyed.
It is also advisable to put salt in the hole to kill off any remaining roots.
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