Janpanese Knotweed--does it pose any threat to horses?

[Cuffey]

A friend has moved his mare and foal nearer to the farm for supplementary feeding before stabling and weaning (farm definitely in bad weather zone) unfortunately mare and foal can reach to nibble at this weed and he is concerned for their safety and no-one seems to know if it is dangerous or not.
Any opinions please?
His other sheltered paddock is out of use due to large crop of acorns!!

 

[Cuffey]

OOPS Dyslexic fingers--Japanese Knotweed

 

[Greyhound]

I dont believe so, after a bit of searching on the internet it is pallatable to horses, sheep and other animals, and is spread by said animals. Aparently it is giant herb.

Maybe electrically tape it off to be sure.

I definatley know it is hellishly difficult to get rid off, and to do so is very expensive as it is classed as contaminated waste.

Hope that helps.

Gh

 

[filly190]

This weed is illegal- highly. If you contact the council they will come and remove it.

 

[jinglejoys]

Often wondered why they don't graze goats on it-mine took twelve months to clean up ground elder.

 

[wench]

It is illeagle to have it on your land

 

[Greyhound]

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It is illeagle to have it on your land

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I dont understand how it is illegal to have it on your land ...

"It is only one of two terrestrial plants dealt with by the current version of the UK Wildlife and Countryside Act under which it is illegal to cause it to grow in the wild."

However I take it that if your crop causes the spread of the JK onto wild land you will be liable.

Gh

 

[ginniebee]

Our garden is infested with the wreched stuff, cant get rid of it, not sure if its classed as illegal, however it does have to be disposed of correctly.