Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Toxic plants. What the horse practitioner needs to know.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Barr, A C & Reagor, J C
- Affiliation:
- Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Horses can get sick from eating certain plants, and the symptoms can vary widely. It's important for horse owners to know which poisonous plants might be in their area or could be found in hay, as this knowledge can help in identifying problems early. By being aware of these plants and their effects, horse owners can take steps to prevent their horses from getting poisoned. Overall, understanding these risks is crucial for keeping horses safe and healthy.
Abstract
Horses poisoned by a plant may show a myriad of clinical signs. Awareness of the poisonous plants growing in a given area and those that are likely to appear in hay and their associated clinical signs can be instrumental in making diagnoses. More importantly, the information can be shared with clients to help prevent plant poisonings in horses.
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