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Yew (Taxus baccata)

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Introduction

  • Evergreen tree Yew.
  • Found in rich woodland and gardens, especially as hedge plant.
  • Near instant effect (cattle poisoned by yew are often found with leaves still in their mouths).
  • Toxic parts:
    • Leaves.
    • Seeds.
    • Twigs.
  • Only the red arils, the fleshy outer parts of the fruits, are considered non-toxic.

Toxicity

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Treatment

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

Other sources of information

  • Campbell A & Chapman M (2000) Handbook of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats. Blackwell Science.
  • Allison K & Day C (1997) A Guide to Plants Poisonous to Horses. British Association of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine.

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