Poisonous Plant Quiz


That's right! Field Horsetail is found in poorly drained soils, as well as low, sandy or gravel soils with good drainage. It can severely suppress field crops and other plants. It is especially poisonous in young horses. Hay containing this weed may be more poisonous than fresh plants in the field. Symptoms are slow to develop.

Field Horsetail
Field Horsetail
Symptoms:

  • jaundice
  • loss of appetitie
  • weakness
  • staggering gait
  • excitability
  • paralysis

There is no known anti-dote. Toxic substance is thiaminase plus an unknown factor which wipes out Vitamin B.

A veterinarian should be consulted immediately for supportive treatment to reduce the damage caused by ingestion of poisonous plants.

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Author: Penny Lawlis - Animal Care Specialist/OMAFRA
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Last Reviewed: November 2003