Is Wax Leaf Ligustrum poisonous to horses?
What is alsike clover, and is it toxic to horses? Both of my horses are being treated for presumed alsike clover toxicity a danger which many horse owners are unaware of. From my experience, alsike clover is extremely common in northern NJ pastures. I think this year’s weather patterns have made it more toxic than usual at this time of year. It is usually more of an issue in April (lush growth) and September (stressed plants). It would be extremely helpful if you could help raise awareness of this extremely critical problem. The goal of this reply is to educate the horse public on the potential problem with horses consuming alsike clover: Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) is found most frequently in Canada, but has been included in some commonly used pasture mixes in the US. This plant is adapted to cool climates and heavy, poorly drained clay soils. It grows 15-30 inches tall, and has a small -inch diameter pink flower that forms at the ends of secondary branches from the main stem.
