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Description:
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Oaks
are typically perennial trees or shrubs. A few are evergreen but most
are deciduous. They are easily recognized by the presence of their
fruits which are acorns. |
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Toxic
Part: |
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The
entire plant is toxic. |
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Toxin: |
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The
toxins found in oaks are polyphenolic complexes commonly known as
tannins. While different species within this genus may contain varying
concentrations of tannins, all oaks should be considered potentially
toxic. |
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Symptoms: |
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Symptoms
in cattle include anorexia, constipation followed by diarrhea, increased
urination and edema. Later there is weakness and recumbancy. Typically
cattle are affected. Goats are twice as resistant to oak poisoning
as cattle and deer are more resistant than goats. |
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Treatment: |
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With
moderate renal disease, cattle are treated for symptoms which involves
replacement of fluids and electrolytes careful to avoid leakage of
fluids into the body which could lead to respiratory failure. Recovery
could take several weeks. If the renal disease is chronic, recovery
is unlikely. |
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References:
10, 24, 55
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This
site is NOT a substitute for the advice of medical physician.
Plant poisonings can, in certain cases, result in SERIOUS HARM AND
EVEN DEATH. Please contact a physician or your local poison control
center if you suspect any plant poisoning. A link to the Georgia Poison
Control Center can be found on the "References and Links"
page of this site. |
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