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RE: [RC] oleander - Jo Ann Knight



I am no expert Kristen but I don't think so.  Again, talk to the
Agricultural Commissioners Office they would probably have the best info.  I
may call them tomorrow if I get a chance before leaving for my mother's.

Jo Ann


-------Original Message------- 

From: Kristen A Fisher 
Date: 9/6/2006 7:29:48 PM 
To: 'Ridecamp' 
Subject: RE: [RC] oleander 

I knew this was toxic but didn't realize how toxic. 

I have one in my flower bud [it came with the house]. If I dig it out of the
ground would I have to treat the soil or anything? 

Kristen 




From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
net] On Behalf Of Jonni 
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 8:27 PM 
To: Ridecamp 
Subject: [RC] oleander 


Jackie and I have talked private on the oleander issues. But yes, ONE bite
CAN kill a horse. I lost a really nice gelding after he grabbed one bite
that was planted along a So. CA bridle trail. I was under the assumption at
the time, "one bite won't kill them". Because of this, I do not let my
horses grab bites along any trail, unless I tell them "bite" and give them
the cue it is OK to do so. This horse was one who liked to just grab at
anything within reach of his mouth as we rode. That behavior was fatal in
this case. Here are some links, and info I shared with Jackie. Not sure on
the low toxic level and making the horses sick, but it indeed, can kill. 
Jonni in TX 

From: 

http://www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant52.htm 
52. Oleander 
Nerium oleander Apocynaceae (Dogbane family) 

TOXICITY RATING: High. Ingestion of even small amounts can kill. 

ANIMALS AFFECTED: All animals can be affected. 

DANGEROUS PARTS OF PLANT: The entire plant is toxic. Most animals are 
poisoned by consuming leaves, fresh or dried. 

CLASS OF SIGNS: Gastrointestinal irritation, cardiac abnormalities, death 
(may be sudden). 



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