Our property is being invaded with glossy buckthorn and our Oberhaslis seem to love it. I have, however, read conflicting reports on whether it is toxic to goats and am now nervous about them eating it. Has anyone here had experience with it?
Is Glossy Buckthorn toxic to goats?
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elevan
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Here is a respectable list of toxic plants for goats: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/goatlist.html
Your plant is not on the list.
But keep in mind even plants that are on the list may not be a problem. Some plants are only toxic at certain times of the year, certain stages of growth or decay, certain parts of the plant or in certain quantity. So it's a bit more complicated than "is this plant poisonous". The three plants to absolutely avoid with goats are rhododendron, azalea and oleander.
Your plant is not on the list.
But keep in mind even plants that are on the list may not be a problem. Some plants are only toxic at certain times of the year, certain stages of growth or decay, certain parts of the plant or in certain quantity. So it's a bit more complicated than "is this plant poisonous". The three plants to absolutely avoid with goats are rhododendron, azalea and oleander.
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