jason ferrell extension weed specialist
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Poisonous Plants in Pastures
Jason Ferrell Extension Weed Specialist
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Common Misconceptions
1. “I have never had an animal poisoned from eating toxic plants” – Just because death doesn’t result, does not
mean the animal was not poisoned.
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Types of Toxicity
• Acute – One time exposure, very damaging, animal dies within feet of the specimen or soon thereafter. – Rare
• Chronic – Repeat exposure over long periods of time. Common symptom is wasting. – Very common; not all toxic plants kill the
animal
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Common Misconceptions
1. “I have never had an animal poisoned from eating toxic plants” – Poisoned and death due to poisoning is not
the same thing. 2. Poisonous plants in hay are safe
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Common Misconceptions
1. “I have never had an animal poisoned from eating toxic plants” – Poisoned and death due to poisoning is not
the same thing. 2. Poisonous plants in hay are safe 3. “My cows leave poisonous plants alone”
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Common Misconceptions
1. “I have never had an animal poisoned from eating toxic plants” – Poisoned and death due to poisoning is not
the same thing. 2. Poisonous plants in hay are safe 3. “My cows leave poisonous plants alone” 4. Poisonous plants occur naturally and
there is little I can do about it.
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Sensitivity to poisonous plants
• Species – Sheep/Horses >> cows >> goats
• Age of animal – Young and old animals are more sensitive to
poisonous plants. • Time of year
– Many plants are most toxic in the fall. Toxins commonly accumulate in the seeds.
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Why are toxic plants eaten?
Plants produce toxins to discourage grazing – Often results in bad taste or smell.
1. When desirable grazing is scarce. 2. Young animals exploring. 3. We give them bad food. 4. Some animals are repeat offenders.
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I think my animal is poisoned, what do I Iook for?
• Standing alone • Acts disoriented • Holds head down • Refuses feed • Drinks large amounts of water • Wasting • Shaggy coat Next step: call your county agent and Vet
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Common Poisonous Plants
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Cherry
• Many different species
• All are toxic
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Black Cherry and Persimmon
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Black Cherry and Persimmon
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Black Cherry
• All parts extremely toxic
• Wilted leaves are the worst
• Toxin: cyanide • All animals are
susceptible, but especially ruminats
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/library/poisonous/page6.htm
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Black Cherry
• Symptoms: staggering or convulsions within 15 to 30 minutes; death within 1 hour
• Control: cut down and remove tree, treat stump to prevent resprouts
http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/library/poisonous/page6.htm
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Azaleas •All parts toxic
•Toxin: glycosides that affect stomach and intestines
•Symptoms: nausea, weakness, salivating
•Death is rare and most cattle recover without treatment
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Bracken Fern
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Bracken Fern
• Toxic parts: whole plant, particularly roots.
• Toxin: thiaminase – Horse: vitamin B1
deficiency – Cow: Hemorrhaging
• Symptoms: – Horse: high fever and
incoordination – Cattle: swelling and
bloody waste
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Bracken Fern
• Poisoning is usually cumulative and can occur over many weeks.
• Sheep and goats are less susceptible.
• Control: mow, use metsulfuron, spot spray w/ glyphosate.
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Lantana
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Lantana
• Escaped ornamental.
• Commonly found along fencerows and tree lines.
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Lantana
• Toxic parts: whole plant
• Toxin: lantanin • Symptoms
– Large quantities: acute toxicity
– Lower amounts: mouth sores and skin cracking
• Recovery is rare. • Control: Removal
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Coffee Senna
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Coffee Senna
Sicklepod
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Senna vs sicklepod
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Coffee Senna
• Toxic parts: all, but mainly seeds
• Toxin: unknown • Symptoms:
wasting or dark brown urine
• Large quantities must be eaten
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Coffee Senna
• Poisoning most common in fall soon after frost
• Control: mowing after frost or herbicides
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Crotalaria or Rattlebox
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Crotalaria
• Toxic parts: whole plant, especially the seeds.
• Toxin: monocrotaline • Symptoms:
weakness and confusion. Jaundice due to liver damage may occur.
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Crotalaria
• Animal may die months after ingestion.
• Control: little herbicide data is available. Repeat mowing is possible.
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Coral Ardesia
• Little is know about this plant.
• Toxin: ??? • Control: Remedy at
high rates.
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Nightshade
• Toxic Parts: primarily berries with leaves to a lesser degree. Green berries are most toxic.
• Toxin: the alkaloid solanine
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Nightshade
• Symptoms: acute toxicity or progressive unthriftyness and gastric distress
• Nightshade is very unpalatable and animals will rarely eat enough to result in death.
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Perilla mint
• Toxic Parts: whole plant, especially the flowers
• Toxin: perilla ketone
• Symptoms: labored breathing
http://www2.msstate.edu/~jbyrd/weedpic.html/perilla1.jpg
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Perilla Mint ID
• Square stem • Spike with flower cluster • Mint-like odor when
crushed
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Perilla mint
• Commonly found in shaded areas: along tree lines or next to buildings
• Control: 2,4-D or Remedy are effective.
• Toxicity most common in the fall
http://www2.msstate.edu/~jbyrd/weedpic.html/perilla1.jpg
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Conclusions • Animals generally don’t want to eat toxic plants • Weed toxicity is all about
1. Timing 2. Amount
• Grazing management and proper fencing is the best safeguard against toxic weeds
• Mowing, particularly in the fall, is also a good defense against weeds.
• You may not have had animals die, but reduced weight gain can cost lots of money