Buttercup
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Names
Ranunculus repens, Creeping Buttercup
Description
Perennial with fibrous roots Stems are stout, and smooth. Leaves are three-parted. Flowers are yellow and solitary with five petals.
Concern Level
Only during drought conditions, unpalatable.
Toxic Parts
Entire plant, toxin is in the juice.
Symptoms
Colic, diarrhea, blisters and/or ulcers in mouth, blood in urine, heavy breathing, weak pulse, twitching of eyelids, drooling, reddening of mucous membranes, diarrhea.
Danger
Contains an oily glycoside, ranunculin in it’s juices that irritates everything it comes into contact with. Death has been reported, but only when fed in quantities.
More Information
*It should be noted that we are not veterinarians. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.
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shelly
how do i get rid of it its all over my field with my horses and cows
Paige
I’m not sure it is possible to rid your field of them. Obviously keeping your animals away from them is the best course of action. However, generally horses will not eat them if they are well fed.
For more information on buttercup and field management, have a look at Ask the expert. They go in-depth about buttercup and management options.