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Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)2013; 197(2); 163-168; doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.007

Epidemiology of intoxication of domestic animals by plants in Europe.

Abstract: This review focuses on some of the most important poisonous plants in Europe and provides an overview of the poisoning episodes that have occurred in European countries. Poisoning of livestock and companion animals by plants is a relatively common occurrence. In Europe livestock and horses are commonly poisoned by Datura stramonium (Jimson weed), Senecio spp. (ragworts and groundsels), Quercus spp. (oak), Taxus baccata (European yew), Nerium oleander (oleander), Pteridium aquilinum (bracken fern), Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust) and Rhododendron spp. (rhododendrons and azaleas). Poisoning may occur when the fresh plant is ingested in pasture or when it contaminates hay or silage. In pets, the greatest majority of plant poisonings are the result of ingestion of house or garden plants, such as Cycas revoluta (Sago palm), Ricinus communis (castor bean), Allium spp., Euphorbia pulcherrima (poinsettia), Lilium spp., Convallaria majalis (Lily of the valley), Pyracantha spp. (firethorn), Rhododendron spp. (rhododendrons and azaleas), Melia azedarach (Chinaberry tree), Taxus baccata (European yew) and Nerium oleander (oleander).
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Publication Date: 2013-04-06 PubMed ID: 23570777DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.007Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article uncovers the prevalence of plant intoxication amongst domestic animals in Europe, examining the types of poisonous plants and their effects on pets and livestock.

Overview of the Study

  • The paper reviews major poisonous plants in Europe and reports on poisoning incidents in various European countries.
  • The focus is on plant intoxication affecting both livestock and pets.
  • The study stresses the environmental conditions where poisoning commonly occurs, such as the plant being consumed fresh in pastures or ingested through contaminated hay or silage.

Poisonous Plants Affecting Livestock and Horses

  • Six types of plants identified as common poison sources in European livestock and horses include Datura stramonium (Jimson weed), Senecio spp. (ragworts and groundsels), Quercus spp. (oak), Taxus baccata (European yew), Nerium oleander (oleander), Pteridium aquilinum (bracken fern), Robinia pseudoacacia (black locust), and Rhododendron spp. (rhododendrons and azaleas).

Poisonous Plants Affecting Pets

  • A majority of plant poisonings in pets are from house or garden plants, including Cycas revoluta (Sago palm), Ricinus communis (castor bean), Allium spp., Euphorbia pulcherrima (poinsettia), Lilium spp., Convallaria majalis (Lily of the valley), Pyracantha spp. (firethorn), Rhododendron spp. (rhododendrons and azaleas), Melia azedarach (Chinaberry tree), Taxus baccata (European yew), and Nerium oleander (oleander).

Conclusions and Implications

  • From this review, it’s evident that several types of vegetation consumed by domestic animals in Europe can be hazardous. As plant poisoning is relatively common, careful monitoring and control of domestic animals’ diet is necessary.
  • The information from this study can be vital in advising about potentially harmful flora, which can be integrated into preventive veterinary medicine and public awareness campaigns.

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Cortinovis C, Caloni F. (2013). Epidemiology of intoxication of domestic animals by plants in Europe. Vet J, 197(2), 163-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.03.007

Publication

Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
ISSN: 1532-2971
NlmUniqueID: 9706281
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 197
Issue: 2
Pages: 163-168
PII: S1090-0233(13)00109-3

Researcher Affiliations

Cortinovis, Cristina
  • Department of Health, Animal Science and Food Safety, Universitá degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 10, 20133 Milan, Italy.
Caloni, Francesca

    MeSH Terms

    • Animal Diseases / chemically induced
    • Animal Diseases / epidemiology
    • Animals
    • Europe / epidemiology
    • Livestock
    • Pets
    • Plants, Toxic / toxicity

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