Chuck&Betty Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Just a quick post to remind horse owners new to France that the Ragwort pulling season is upon us. The French farmers here in Tarn Et Garonne dont seem to recognise the weed as a threat. Unlike the UK where it is listed as a notifyable weedRagwort is a highly toxic plant which if eaten in sufficient amounts by horses causes death by fatal accumulation of the poisons, which build up in the liver over a period of time. Unfortunately the toxicity is increased if the Ragwort is eaten after being baled and dried in hay, so it pays to check hay carefully. . Be careful to wear gloves as the sap is an irritant and wash hands afterwards in any case.Happy horse riding.C&J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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