Re: RC: Asparagus and horses

["C.M.Newell" <reshan@deyr.ultranet.com>]

>My barnlord went berserk when I told him about it. He said asparagus has
>sulfur compounds that will kill a horse. 
>
>Smoke is fine, but I'm wondering, was my barnlord right?? Three spears didn't
>hurt Smoke, but I'm wondering anyway.

	The toxic portions of asparagus are the berries, and the juice of the
stems and leaves. The  berries contain steroidal saponins, and the juice of
the stem can cause allergic skin reactions. The toxicity is slight, however.
	Don't sweat it. You haven't killed your horse.
			--CMNewell, DVM
(with fond memories of Grandpa's asparagus patch...)


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