Goat's Rue
Plant description:
This legume grows to 1.5m tall, with unequal pinnate leaves that have oval-shaped leaflets 2-5cm long. The flowers can be purple to light blue, with pods up to 5cm long. Poisoning occurs when the plant is flowering or has pods.
Animal species affected:
Cattle and sheep
Symptoms of poisoning:
No signs seen for 24 hours after eating, after which breathing difficulty develops. Death can occur if grazed on pasture rife with goat's rue.
Treatment:
No effective treatment - do not graze this weed where possible
