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Oats
Names: Avena sativa
Description: Annual grass which grows in tufts. Fruit grows in a terminal, loose panicle.
Concern level: High in animals near oat fields or fed oat hay. Hay must be properly cured and looked after to avoid toxic issues.
Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic.
Symptoms: Trouble breathing, skin irritation, anxiety, gastrointestinal distress, paralysis, convulsions, death
Danger: Oats can cause three different problems:
a) May accumulate nitrates which makes blood incapable of carrying oxygen efficiently.
b) It is unknown if it is direct contact or ingestion of both fresh oats and oat straw can cause photosensitivity in skin with no pigment.
c) Improper curing of oat hay can result in moldy oats (smutty oats) which can cause paralysis, convulsions and can be fatal.
More information: Plants For A Future
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