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Is yellow starthistle toxic to horses?

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Is yellow starthistle toxic to horses?

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Yes. When ingested by horses, yellow starthistle causes a neurological disorder of the brain called nigropallidal encephalomalacia or “chewing disease”. Continued feeding results in brain lesions and mycosal ulcers in the mouth may form if the horses continue to feed on the plant.

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