18/07/2024
You may see this w**d popping up everywhere at the moment, but do you know what it is? 🎋
‼️ Rawort is a very common, but highly poisonous plant that causes damage to horses’ livers when ingested. The recent rain and sun has meant it is shooting up all over the place and, as a horse owner, it's your responsibility to ensure it is removed from your horses' fields.
❌ The easiest way to remove ragwort is to invest in a specially designed ragwort fork to make sure you remove the root as well as the visible plant. Doing this regularly before it flowers is the best way to keep on top of it.
⁉️ Once you’ve pulled it out, it’s important to dispose of it as soon as possible, as the ragwort can seed even after you’ve removed it from the ground.
Find out more about poisonous plants and what to do if you suspect your horse eats something poisonous on our website here 👉 www.petplanequine.co.uk/events/health-and-wellbeing-foraging.asp
