Introduction

Feed storage areas can attract vermin and pests due to the availability of food, and are also good nesting and breeding areas. Vermin (rats, mice) and pests can carry diseases, spoil the feed, and damage storage areas.
 

Horse feed can spoil if it is not kept in a dry, sealed environment.
 

In addition, stored feed such as hay can be a fire risk.
 

Steps to achieve best practice

• Select feed storage containers that will keep feed dry and prevent entry of vermin.
• Lay bait for vermin around feed storage areas.
• Store feed away from stables to minimise the fire risk.

 

Links

• Land Management Program advisers: www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au/services.html
• Horse SA: www.horsesa.asn.au
• Hoofprints - A manual for Horse Property Management - J. Foyel, Primary Industries SA. Agdex 461/10
• Managing Horses on Small Properties - by Jane Myers. Landlinks Press available through CSIRO publishing or Horse SA: www.horsesa.asn.au
• Horse Sense - Landlinks Press or from Horse SA www.horsesa.asn.au
• Check the websites from your State department of agriculture for additional books and fact sheets