www.thinklikeahorse.org NO DON’T FEED LAWN CLIPPINGS TO HORSE – IT CAN KILL THEM That is my short answer. Here is a few things from my web site on why this is bad: When grass is cut it starts to ferment, rot, decompose or change chemically. Some yard grasses is toxic to horses Lawns may have fertilizer and weed treatments (sprays) that is toxic to horses Grass that is decomposing can cause gas buildup in a horse and cause colic Grass is cut in summer and heat speeds up the decomposing process Clipping are small so horses eat them faster so they can ball up and choke a horse As organic material like grass sits, it becomes a host for growth of mold Fresh cut grass can start the build up of Clostridium botulinum, bacterium for botulism Moist grass breaks down carbohydrates and can start growth of toxic organisms Has carbohydrates break down, molds and bacteria begin to rapidly multiply Decomposing organic compounds in grass that allow bacteria and molds to flourish. Mowers can get grease, mold and other bacteria on the grass as it cuts In hot moist summer weather mold develops in clippings in only a few hours Decomposing grass can form botulism toxin, when eaten can cause botulism Grass makes Silage and that changes PH in a horse’s stomach, causing colic Eating decomposing or fermenting grass can cause colic, gas and other problems Lawn grass is higher in sugar than pasture grass, NOT good for horses Toxins rapidly multiply in a horse’s gut and they can be lethal Changing a …
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