How poisonous is bracken?

Depends how much is eaten. Vitamin B1 is the treatment. Most animals won't eat it unless there is nothing else but young animals may and some sheep I had once seemed to have a taste for it :rolleyes:
 
I understand they have to consume large quantities for it to have an affect, producing what is called 'bracken staggers'.

We have a small amount of bracken in our top field and the horses occasionally nibble at it to no apparent harm. However some horses can get a 'taste' for it, which is when the plant needs to be fenced off or removed.

Hope that helps!
 
Thanks everyone, have enlarged their field and included a bit which has a little bit of bracken growing in it. Seems like I don't have to be too worried, but should get rid of it when I see it.
 
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