The spread of weeds into sensitive areas by seeds in horse faeces

Authors
van Dyk, E Neser, S
Citation
E. Van Dyk et S. Neser, The spread of weeds into sensitive areas by seeds in horse faeces, J SA VET AS, 71(3), 2000, pp. 173-174
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION-TYDSKRIF VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE VETERINERE VERENIGING
ISSN journal
10199128 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
173 - 174
Database
ISI
SICI code
1019-9128(200009)71:3<173:TSOWIS>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The possible spread by horse faeces of plants that may become weeds in sens itive areas was investigated. It was found that the period 24-48 hours afte r ingestion of seeds included in rations was the retention time for seeds p assing through the digestive system of the horse. The ability of seeds to g erminate was not influenced by exposure to digestive fluids or sea water. A feeding regime of compound feeds is suggested.