title: The spread of weeds into sensitive areas by seeds in horse faeces.
abstract: The possible spread by horse faeces of plants that may become weeds in sensitive areas was investigated. It was found that the period 24-48 hours after ingestion of seeds included in rations was the retention time for seeds passing through the digestive system of the horse. The ability of seeds to germinate was not influenced by exposure to digestive fluids or sea-water. A feeding regime of compound feeds is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Production and Ethology, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: van Dyk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Neser
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D004063:Digestion; D005243:Feces / Q000737:chemistry*; D018525:Germination; D006736:Horses; D012623:Seawater; D012639:Seeds / Q000254:growth & development*; D012987:Soil; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D012987:Soil