Weed of the Month: Hemp Dogbane
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
May 30, 2015
Hemp dogbane is poisonous to horses. The leaves are toxic at all times, even when dried in haybales.
Design and maintain a healthy horse operation
Hemp dogbane is poisonous to horses. The leaves are toxic at all times, even when dried in haybales.
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