Fescue Grass

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mynutmeg
Yearling
Username: Mynutmeg

Post Number: 51
Registered: 01-2011

Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 02:45 pm:
I'm in the UK but keep reading about the danger of fescue grass in the later stages of pregnancy. Is this also an issue in the UK and if so what does fescue look like, how would I know if there was any in her pasture?

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Brenda Weddle
Breeding Stock
Username: 3_horses

Post Number: 431
Registered: 10-2008

Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 07:09 pm:
Here is a good article with a picture of fescue. Hope it helps.

http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/tox ... esalk.html

I don't know if it is an issue in the UK.

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mynutmeg
Yearling
Username: Mynutmeg

Post Number: 52
Registered: 01-2011

Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 04:37 am:
SO is it only if its tall that it can be an issue? Our pasture tends to be pretty short as they're a bunch of fattys and on restricted grazing most of the time.

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Brenda Weddle
Breeding Stock
Username: 3_horses

Post Number: 433
Registered: 10-2008

Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 10:28 am:
Tall fescue is a type of fescue. From what I have read, fescue toxicosis is only a problem in the US. You might consult with your local agricultural agent who would have more specific info.

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mynutmeg
Yearling
Username: Mynutmeg

Post Number: 53
Registered: 01-2011

Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 02:11 pm:
Think I will, shall also ask the vet when he next comes to scan - I know it's a while before it might be an issue but might as well be prepared