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Discussion on Nettles
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New Member:
Jenb
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007 - 10:32 pm:
Could anyone tell me if nettles are a serious threat to horses? If so, what do they do, and how can a horse who has contacted nettles, be treated?
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Mrose
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007 - 11:28 pm:
What kind of nettles? Go to this site for information on some poisonous nettles.https://www.vth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/report/report_detail_1.cfm?ID=360
I just happened to have saved this site on my favorites list. I think there's a link on HA to poisonous plants,also. And, a local university site might list poisonous plants that are local to your area.
the nettles we have here aren't really nettles, but burrs that get tangled in the horses' manes and tails.
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Ajudson1
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007 - 7:51 am:
Jennifer,
I know that for people, nettles are actually nutritious and beneficial. (no, I don't eat them myself) I used to buy freeze dried nettles when our kids were small and bothered by allergies. They are a natural antihistmine.
If you were perhaps concerned about them touching the nettles? They do burn and sting, and your horses might get a rash from them I'd guess.
If you have weeds and don't know what you have, have your local ag guy come out and walk through your pastures. He'll have info on what is toxic as well as what to do to get rid of the weeds and getting a better pasture for your horses. Shouldn't be any charge for that service and it's always helpful to befriend him. (or her)
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New Member:
Jenb
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007 - 11:55 am:
The type of nettle I am referring to is the type we humans eat! (I'll look up the name later today). Someone mentioned that if these plants make contact with a horse, consequences can be serious. I got these data second hand, so am all too fuzzy on details.
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Jgordo03
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2007 - 6:21 pm:
Jennifer,
Stinging nettles are a very good source of calcium, silica, iron, vitamins B, C & K. Cooking or drying them takes the sting out. If they are in their hay they should be dry enough. If they are eating them in the field I would watch for any tenderness in their mouths.
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