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  1. I planted oleander by my horse stables (not in reach of the horses). Would horses eat oleander if they could? How poisonous is it to the horses? Updated: October 18, 2011
  2. Do rubber plants aggravate latex allergies? Updated: October 04, 2011
  3. What does the LC50 of a pesticide represent? Updated: September 05, 2011
  4. How dangerous is foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and is it poisonous to horses? Does it tend to spread and become difficult to control? Updated: August 02, 2011
  5. How do recommended preventative pesticides against bark beetles affect non-target organisms such as other insects, birds, and fish? Updated: May 15, 2011
  6. If recommended pesticides for bark beetle prevention are harmful to most insects, won’t their application kill most of the beneficial and non-target insects in the forest? Updated: May 11, 2011
  7. Are any areas in Nebraska reporting cases of pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisonings? These alkaloids are from plants in the Senecio or Crotalaria species. Common names would be ragwort, stinking willie, groundsel, rattle box, rattle weed, and wild pea. Updated: December 23, 2010
  8. My Standardbred gelding has hives on his neck, ribs, and shoulders. Are acorns toxic and could they be causing this? Updated: August 09, 2010
  9. Do high levels of iron in the water have any harmful effect on our horses? Updated: January 05, 2010
  10. Should I wait a few days after I fertilize my pastures to return horses to it? What is a safe type of fertilizer to use? Updated: January 05, 2010
  11. Should I be concerned with mold growth when feeding horses round bales on the ground? Updated: January 05, 2010
  12. Are holly trees toxic to horses? Updated: June 09, 2009
  13. Is there a comprehensive list of plants poisonous to horses found in the Piedmont region of North Carolina? Updated: May 23, 2008
  14. What is the grazing restriction after a herbicide application on cocklebur in a horse pasture? Updated: May 23, 2008
  15. Can you tell me if Ficus benjamina's leaves are toxic? Updated: January 08, 2008

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