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Should I remove horses from a pasture when I spray for weeds and, if so, how long should I keep them off the pasture?

Last Updated: April 18, 2012

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With any herbicide or pesticide, you should carefully read and follow the label directions. If the label does not contain specific information about horses, look for livestock recommendations. If there are none, you should contact the manufacturer about recommendations for safe application to horse pastures. It is always a good practice to remove horses from a field while spraying.

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