Herbstzeitlose: This is how poisonous a plant is for horses

The autumn timeless is a real problem for horses. The plant, also known as the crocus, is highly toxic to the animal. Here you can read about the dangers and how you can prevent them from being eaten.

Autumn timelessness as a danger to horses

Autumn timeless or crocuses are highly toxic not only to humans, but also to horses. The toxin colchinin can kill one of the animals within a few days.

• The plant appears on damp meadows and pastures in the transition period from winter to spring.
• Unfortunately, the entire plant is highly toxic. Onions and seeds of the autumn timeless bear a particularly high dose of the toxin colchinin.
• Even in hay, the leaves of the plant are poisonous for years.
• If the horse takes the plant fresh, 50 grams of it are enough for poisoning.
• The poisoning has numerous effects. In addition to refusing food, excessive salivation and sweating, a poisoned horse also suffers from colic, bloody diarrhea, circulatory disorders and even paralysis.
• If the animal ingests a high dose of colchinin, death occurs after one to three days because the breathing is paralyzed.
• So be sure to contact the veterinarian if you suspect poisoning from crocuses.
• You can only avoid the plant on your pasture by either removing it before flowering or by treating it with weed killers.

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