Not all weeds are bad, according to Casie Bazay. To horses or other herbivores, they’re all simply plants. While it’s true that some plants are toxic and should be kept out of our pastures, others that may be considered weeds, can be beneficial for horses to consume. Articles like this make good content for blogs, newsletters, websites and information packets for horse owners.
Source: Horse Network, May 16, 2017.
The author reviews these weeds:
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Goldenrod (Solidago genus)
- Chickweed (Stellaria media)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
- Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major)
- Cleavers or Goosegrass (Galium aparine)
- Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Also see: Be cautious about weeds that are toxic to horses, Animal Health Digest, May 10, 2017.