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Poisonous Plant - Acorn
Latin Name: Quercus spp.
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Low Risk
Symptoms may include: Constipation, and blood stained faeces, refusal to drink, weakness and staggering, irregular and slow heart beat, pale mucus membrane and watery eyes. The kidneys can be damaged in extreme cases.
Notes: Reports of horses eating acorns with little effect, but fatalities have occurred after eating acorns and other parts of the tree. Reports of poisoning are common in the autumn when acorns are more abundant. Rake and remove any acorns from your fields to be sure.
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