Drought Impacts on Forage for Horses Discussed April 24

April 4, 2003

Drought can impact pastures in many ways. During drought, desirable forage species can be reduced and other less desirable species may become a larger part of the available forage animals eat, resulting in the poisoning of some horses. A seminar on pasture management during drought to address these and related issues will be from 7 to 9 p.m., April 24 in barn "A" at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.

Sponsored by the Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) and Colorado State University Cooperative Extension in Boulder County, the seminar is free to members of BCHA and a small fee will be charged for all others. Keynote speaker Anthony Knight, professor and chair of Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine at

Colorado State University and co-author of "A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America," will discuss plants that may be harmful to horses during drought, along with pasture management tips to protect the pasture. He will also provide updates on West Nile Virus and Pigeon Fever.

For more information or to register, contact the BCHA or call Colorado State University Cooperative Extension at (303) 776-4865.