Clinical Symptoms of Ragwort Poisoning
Clinical symptoms of ragwort poisoning in horses includes loss of condition (weight loss, dull coat, depression), poor appetite and constipation, photosensitisation (sunburn) and sometimes jaundice. Terminal Signs: nervous signs develop, restlessness and aimless uncoordinated movement. Animals may appear blind, pressing heads against solid objects, abnormal gait and stance. Most affected animals die after a period of illness varying from a week to several months.
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