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Nuts That Horses
CANNOT EAT
T
he horse is a natural grazer, and when he
is provided with plenty of good forage
his interest is rarely swayed by other
available foods. Generally, they must be
hungry to consume potentially dangerous
foods. For instance, a horse may ingest nuts
from time to time without repercussion. But
certain nuts can cause a variety of health
problems or even death. Knowing which
trees are dangerous will help you keep them
out of horses’ reach, safeguarding his health
and preventing poisoning.
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December 2016
BUCKEYES
Buckeyes, also called horse chestnuts, are the
product of the Ohio buckeye or American
buckeye tree. Buckeyes contain the toxin
aesculin as well as tannic acid, the toxin found
in acorns. A horse who has ingested buckeyes
may appear excited, may have convulsions
or diarrhea, and may exhibit coordination
problems, according to the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Animal