G Landolt, K Feige, M Schöberl
Klinik für Wiederküner und Pferdemedizin der Universität Zürich.
Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde 1997The present study describes the poisoning due to Robinia pseudoacacia in two horses. One of the horses showed mainly intestinal symptoms such as decreased intestinal motility and obstipation of the pelvic flexure. In the second animal central nervous symptoms were predominant. It showed intermittent phases of somnolence alternating with phases of excitation and head pressing. In addition mydriasis and a lacking menace response could be observed. Sensation to the head and the spinal reflexes were reduced. Symptomatic treatment was initiated in both animals and recovery occurred within 2 days.
G Landolt, K Feige, M Schöberl. Poisoning of horses by the bark of the false acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia)]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde. 1997;139(8):363-6
PMID: 9297233
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