🌱🐴 Grass Sickness Awareness 🐴🌱

Did you know that grass sickness is a serious and often fatal condition affecting horses, ponies, and donkeys? It primarily occurs in the UK and is thought to be linked to environmental and dietary factors, including certain types of pasture.

🔍 What to Look Out For:

Sudden loss of appetite

Difficulty swallowing

Colic-like symptoms

Muscle tremors or weakness

Weight loss and depression

Grass sickness can be acute, subacute, or chronic, so early detection is vital. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your vet immediately.

🌿 How to Reduce the Risk:

Avoid grazing horses on overgrazed or previously unmanaged pastures.

Supplement grazing with hay or hard feed.

Rotate fields and maintain good pasture management.

📚 Useful Resources:

The Equine Grass Sickness Fund – for more information, research updates, and support.

British Horse Society – for general equine health advice and pasture management tips.

Let’s work together to raise awareness and protect our equine friends from this devastating condition. 🐎💚

Have you had experience with grass sickness? Feel free to share your thoughts or tips in the comments below.👇

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