Oleander
Plant description:
Flowering shrub that can grow up to 3m tall. It has elongated and pointed leaves with a prominent midrib. It has large clusters of red, white or pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Animal species affected:
All livestock, especially cattle
Symptoms of poisoning:
Abdominal pain, trembling, weakness, drooling, frequent urination and bloody mucoid diarrhea may be seen, but death can occur rapidly.
Treatment:
Call the vet - aggressive decontamination required but prognosis is poor.
