Oak Tree
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Oak Tree
Names: Quercus species, red oak, white oak
Description: Both deciduous and evergreen trees with lobed or serrated leaves arranged in spirals. Flowers are catkins and the fruit is an acorn nut.
Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. However horses quickly become addicted to acorns and will actively search them out even when there is other forage available.
Toxic parts: Leaves and acorns
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, constipation, bloody diarrhea, depression, frequent, discolored urine, jaundice.
Danger: Contains tannic acid which is poisonous to horses and can be fatal.
More information: Wikipedia
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