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Figure 17.23 Yew with berries
CLINICAL SIGNS
Signs are rarely observed as the horse may die within minutes of ingesting the poison. They
include:
• muscle tremors
• staggering
• convulsions
• difficulty breathing
• collapse
• rapid, weak pulse
• heart failure.
TREATMENT
The speed of death means that treatment is rarely possible. There is no antidote.
PREVENTION
It is essential to check hedges for the presence of yew. When discovered it should be fenced
