Muck heap run-off

[Penny Less]

When we have had a lot of rain the water/sewage from the muck heap drains off into adjoining field. This field is grazed in the summer and I have always wondered if this "fertiliser/sewage" is harmful to horses. The grass is always quite lush and horse has not suffered any ill-effects so far, but Ive always been a bit concerned, especially as I might be using it this year !

 

[Paddy Irish]

I wouldn't be overly concerned as it wiill be well watered down and you'll probably find that the horses wont eat that patch anyway - they're pretty good at knowing what is good grass and what isn't.

 

[TBB]

They probably won't eat that grass as its likely to be sour, but it definitely won't do them any harm. Our run off goes into a drain and is piped to the slurry tank under the cattle shed, it was either this or put a roof over the muck heap. (Department of Agriculture red tape of course)

 

[Penny Less]

Oh thats a relief !