Loco Weed (Astragalus spp.)
Additional Common Names: Locoweed
Scientific Name: Astragalus spp.
Family: Fabaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Swainsonine
Clinical Signs: Incoordination, depression, inability to eat and drink, fetal death and birth defects
Credit: Image Courtesy of Gary Coffman, PBase.com Gallery 2006.
If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call the ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.*
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