Weed of the Month

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Weed of the Month: Creeping Charlie

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 28, 2015

Creeping Charlie, or ground ivy, is toxic, but generally horses must consume large quantities for a reaction to occur.

Weed of the Month: Hemp Dogbane

by 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.

Weed of the Month: Wild Violet

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Nov 28, 2014

Wild violet is distributed widely throughout the eastern United States and occurs most frequently in highly maintained pastures, turf grass, and landscapes.

Weed of the Month: Curly Dock

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Oct 22, 2014

Curly dock grows well in alfalfa, disturbed sites, cultivated fields, ditches, and especially in compacted, overgrazed pastures.

Weed of the Month: Horsenettle

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Sep 27, 2014

Horsenettle is distributed widely across most of the United States, especially in the eastern half and the western coastal states.

Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip

by University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 29, 2014

Wild parsnip foliage can cause skin photosensitivity and rashes in both humans and horses.

Weed of the Month: Nimblewill

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jul 26, 2014

Horses and other animals rarely consume nimblewill, so the plant often persists in pastures.

Weed of the Month: Common Ragweed

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Jun 28, 2014

Common ragweed is distributed widely across the United States and occurs in pastures and cultivated crops. Infestations in pastures are usually more of a problem during periods of drought or when overgrazing occurs.