Has anyone had any experience with this plant?
Beefsteak mint came to my attention when I saw 2 of my does and their 2 month old kids nibbling on it. It had been growing right outside the nursery yard, was about 5 feet tall, completely mature when the goats took interest in it. Very invasive, a stinky plant, apparently brought to my property with hay-said to be absolutely fatal to goats and cattle. My goats are not only still alive but suffered no ill-effects at all. Very grateful though confused by this. Hoping to find some explanation-certain of identification but wondering if possible some chemical change occurs in the plant with maturation that renders it harmless??
Beefsteak mint came to my attention when I saw 2 of my does and their 2 month old kids nibbling on it. It had been growing right outside the nursery yard, was about 5 feet tall, completely mature when the goats took interest in it. Very invasive, a stinky plant, apparently brought to my property with hay-said to be absolutely fatal to goats and cattle. My goats are not only still alive but suffered no ill-effects at all. Very grateful though confused by this. Hoping to find some explanation-certain of identification but wondering if possible some chemical change occurs in the plant with maturation that renders it harmless??