There are several ways to minimize the risk of horses developing grass sickness. These mainly involve the management of young horses and heavy breed horses as they are at an increased risk but can be applied to all horses. The veterinarian should advise owners to avoid grazing on pastures known to have been associated with cases of grass sickness and to move young horses off these pastures immediately, especially if a case arises. These pastures should particularly be avoided in May to July. | There are several ways to minimize the risk of horses developing grass sickness. These mainly involve the management of young horses and heavy breed horses as they are at an increased risk but can be applied to all horses. The veterinarian should advise owners to avoid grazing on pastures known to have been associated with cases of grass sickness and to move young horses off these pastures immediately, especially if a case arises. These pastures should particularly be avoided in May to July. |