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A herd of horses can get colic if turned out on a grass/ pasture mix if they are not gradually accustomed to the dietary change. There are some grasses and clover that can be toxic to horses (alsike clover is one).

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What is grass sickness in horses?

Grass sickness is a rare and often fatal neurological disease in horses, characterized by sudden onset colic, weight loss, and difficulty swallowing. It is believed to be caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria in the horse's intestinal tract. The disease is difficult to diagnose and there is currently no effective treatment.


Do horses pull grass out by the roots?

Horses do not pull grass out by the roots. Instead, horses and cattle eat the top part of the grass, they bite it off close to the grown.


What do you call a lot of horses together?

Horses are just called "horses" unless they are in a group together. When horses get in a group together, they are then called a "herd".


Why is grass good for horses?

Grass is good for horses because this their natural diet; they are designed (though in a less efficient way than ruminants are) to eat grass. They've lived on grass for thousands and thousands of years, even before Equus caballus evolved into the Equus caballus that we know today. When digesting the fiber, cellulose, lignin, protein and carbohydrates found in grass, they produce heat energy which keeps them warm in the winter. It also provides the energy they need for being used as working ranch horses or draft horses, or just as leisure horses that get good exercise every day. Be careful the grass you let your horses have access to is not too rich, otherwise it will cause founder. Roughage in the form of grass hay is the best type of feed to give your horse when he's on good-quality grass to help with ease in digestion.


What is the best grass for horses to eat that are in a paddock all day?

The best grass for horses in a paddock is typically a mix of cool-season grasses like orchard grass or timothy. These grasses are nutritious, palatable, and safe for most horses to graze on throughout the day. It's essential to manage the pasture to prevent overgrazing and ensure there is enough grass available for the horses.

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What is grass sickness in horses?

Grass sickness is a rare and often fatal neurological disease in horses, characterized by sudden onset colic, weight loss, and difficulty swallowing. It is believed to be caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria in the horse's intestinal tract. The disease is difficult to diagnose and there is currently no effective treatment.


What can all horses eat?

all horses can eat hay/grass. all horses can eat hay/grass.


Why is it a team of horses?

because it is not a pack of horses.


What do horses eat grass or hey?

Horses love grass and hay also carrots and apples.


Why do horses eats grass and plant?

horses eat grass because there is water in the grass,which keeps them hydrated....also God made them that way to eat grass and plants! :)


Do horses eat buffalo grass?

Yes horses can eat Buffalo grass, it is a native grass similar to prairie or meadow grass in nutritional content.


Do miniature horses eat your plants and grass?

Miniature horses eat what regular horses eat grass horse feed etc. Just smaller amounts. Goats will eat plants weeds and grass.


How do horses thay get their food?

Horses eat grass, they graze.


Does horses eat fistula grass?

actually horses do not eat fistula grass because they have horse sickness.But they r aloud to obviously eat normal grass.


Horses primerily eat?

horses primerily eat grass or hay.


Hebavoirs that eat grass?

Horses and cows are herbivores that graze on grass.


Is it OK for horses to eat foxglove?

No, not at all. Sickness and death of horses has occured when horses have eaten hay that has later found to have contained foxglove.