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I have been told that the greens of potato palnts are poisonous to horses. I am researching this now and will report back.
Yes the green parts of the potato plant are poisonous. The potato is a member of the nightshade family. They contain solanin which is a nerve toxin that is very toxic even in small amounts.
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Will horses eat the poisonous plants that will poison them?
yes! they don't know what's poisonous and what's not.
Are liquid amber trees poisonous to horses?
Liquid amber trees are not poisonous to horses. However, there are many trees and plants that are toxic to horses including lemon, lime, and horseweed.
Why does your horse keep eating hemlock and woody nightshade?
Most of the time, horses will not eat anything poisonous unless they do not have anything better for them to eat. However, some horses are drawn to some poisonous plants. Whether your horse is drawn to them or not, you need to remove all poisonous plants from your horses reach.
What are poisonous to horses?
Carrots do not make horses blow up. Deadly Nightshade, Carolina Jasmine, and Poke Weed are some of the common poisonous plants in Florida.
What are poisonous to pinto horses?
There are many things that can be poisonous to horses, plants being the worst offenders. Even though I don't know what plants are exposed to your horse I do know that all horses and ponies are poisonous to the same things. One of them is maple leaves. If your horse eats one it will die. Another thing is chestnuts.(The nuts not the ones on horses legs.)
Are ixora plants poisonous to dogs?
It is unclear whether or not Ixora plants are toxic to horses. In cases like these it is best to avoid letting horses have contact with the plants until it is fully determined to be toxic or not.
Is holly poisono us to horses?
No Hollyhock is Not posionous to horses. Here is a link of poisonous and non-poisonous plants to horses: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/index.jsp?plant_toxicity=non-toxic-to-horses&page=9
Is a poteto a fruit or vegetable?
A potato is a vegetable. Potatoes are part of the root system of the plant. Potato plants actually do bear fruits. They look like small green tomatoes. However, they are poisonous.
What are the green round berries that grow on potato plants please?
The green round berries that grow on potato plants are called potato fruits. They are not edible and should not be consumed as they contain toxic compounds known as glycoalkaloids. It is best to focus on consuming the tubers (potatoes) of the plant for food.
Are all wilted cherry leaves poisonous to horses?
Cherry Leaves are poisonous to horses. BE ALERT!
What plants are poisonous to horses?
follow this link (see related link) the biggest one to look for on your farm though, is ragwort.
Are Air potato vines poisonous to horse's?
Yes, air potato vines (Dioscorea bulbifera) are considered toxic to horses. The plant contains compounds that can cause gastrointestinal upset and other health issues if ingested. It's important to prevent horses from accessing areas where these vines grow. If ingestion is suspected, consult a veterinarian.
