Vet on the Moove: Be aware of the risks when co-grazing horses with cattle

There is so much talk about mixed species swards, it’s time to talk about mixed species grazing and the risks that need to be kept in mind

Interestingly, co-grazing is a good practice for both ruminants and horses when it comes to parasite control.

Horses and farming have a long harmonious history, and that tradition of horses on farms is certainly alive and well with the number of farmers I met at the Dublin Horse Show. 

It made me think about my old pony “Misty” that I had when I was 12 and how she was very much a part of the farm. In my case I saved all my pocket money for my very own pony, it was a dream come true.