Fatal poisoning of sheep by Galega officinalis (French honeysuckle).
Three cases of rare acute poisonings due to Galega officinalis L. (French honeysuckle) have been recorded in France. This plant poisoning, which generally occurs in summer, is characterized by an asphyxic syndrome which leads to death within hours. A voluminous hydrothorax is observed during post mortem examination. The toxic mechanism is yet to be established.
D000818:Animals; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010947:Plants, Toxic / Q000032:analysis; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000209:etiology*