Range and Pasture Plants Likely to Poison Horses.

Range and pasture toxic plants can poison horses. Many of these plants are noxious weeds that can dominate plant populations and replace healthy forages. Poisoning is often difficult to diagnose as the resulting plant-induced disease is similar to other infectious, toxic, and nutritional diseases. Identifying potentially problem plants, and observing what plants horses are eating, is essential in determining the risk of poisoning. If the risk is significant, it can drive management to invest in strategies to avoid exposure, animal disease, and suffering. Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Bryan L Stegelmeier, T Zane Davis. Range and Pasture Plants Likely to Poison Horses. The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice. 2024 Apr;40(1):29-44

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