Horses will eat poisonous plants in drought

This blog was noted coming out of North Carolina several years ago that is a topic for horse owners today.  "As the drought continues and pastures get browner and drier, our animals may be more likely to eat the toxic plants that live in our pastures that the animals ignore during better weather.  Not only is that because they have fewer healty options, but poisonous plants may actually increase in palatability under drought conditions.  They may also become more toxic.  Also in drought, we may use grazing areas we don't normally use at that time of year."  Look for more information in our upcoming newsletter.