Having the pleasure of owning horses comes with the task of horse manure management. Horse manure management greatly impacts the health and safety of our animals. Parasites and disease can incubate within these piles. Spreading fresh manure is also a risky proposition as it can lead to illness, reduced plant growth and increased weed population.
Follow these links for more information on why we really should be collecting our horse manure regularly:
Is it safe to have manure scattered around your horse's pasture? Find out what's best for your horse in Dr. Joyce Harman's Ask the Vet column on EquiSearch.com - See more at: http://www.equisearch.com/article/manure_in_pasture_021508
AG1054 Grazing Management for Horses
(Agriculture Victoria information note)