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Toxic plants
Affecting Respiratory system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Astragalus emoryanus | Emory milkvetch, peavine |
| Astragalus emoryanus toxic agent | 3-nitro propanol (3-NPOH or 3-NPA) |
| Astragalus emoryanus animals affected | cattle, sheep, goats |
| Astragalus emoryanus signs | labored breathing, hind limb ataxia, weakness, cough, "cracker heels", NGL |
| Cynodon dactylon | Coastal bermuda grass |
| Cynodon dactylon toxic agent | unknown! |
| Cynodon dactylon animals affected | cattle only |
| Cynodon dactylon signs | pulmonary edema, tremors, posterior paralysis |
| Perilla frutescens | Beefsteak plant, perilla mint |
| Perilla frutescens toxic agent | Perilla ketone (also in moldy sweet potatoes), egomaketone |
| Perilla frutescens animals affected | Horses and cattle |
| Perilla frutescens signs | pulmonary edema/emphysema. Lesions in GI tract and lungs (very stiff) |