Are Red Maple trees poisonous to horses?
I know that Red Maple leaves are poisonous to horses, however, how much does it take to cause a problem? I have seen leaves in my pasture that resemble Red Maple, and asked my vet who told me they weren’t. However, I looked up a photo of the leaves and that is exactly what I have in my pasture. I am terrified now to turn my horses out, as it is autumn and the leaves are everywhere! Can you please tell me how many leaves they have to consume to be toxic? I have a feeling they have already eaten some of them, as I have had to stop them from eating acorns this year as well. Yes, Red Maple leaves are toxic. However, usually this is when they are in the stressed state prior to dying (e.g. leaves on a fallen tree limb lying in a pasture). This is the point when the leaves are not only toxic but very tasty because they have stored a lot of sugar and are sweet and palatable. Once the leaves have fallen off the tree in the autumn they are dead and no longer palatable for the horses. By this poi
