Which Sycamore is poisonous to horses?

Asked by: Laura Suarez

Acer pseudoplatanusEuropean sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus)seeds and to a lesser extent in their leaves and it is therefore assumed that the disease is caused by horses eating Sycamore seeds.

What are the symptoms of sycamore poisoning in horses?

Atypical myopathy or “Sycamore poisoning” can be fatal for horses.
Symptoms of sycamore poisoning

• muscular stiffness.
• reluctance to walk.
• muscle tremors.
• sweating.
• depression.
• high heart rate.
• dark urine (reddish in colour).

Why do sycamore trees make you sick?

Atypical Myopathy is another name for this and obviously is related to grazing in the region of sycamore trees. The helicopter seeds and the leaves are poisonous, containing the poison Hypoglycin A (HGA) which causes muscle damage.

What is a sycamore tree look like?

Sycamore trees have large, light-green leaves that resemble maple leaves in shape. They are alternate, simple and palmate with coarse teeth. The undersides of new leaves are coated with coarse, white hair. In the fall, sycamore leaves turn yellow or brown.

How do I get rid of sycamore seedlings?

How To Control Sycamore Seedlings: Remove any seeds on the ground by raking them up. Apply a specialist mixture of 2 weedkillers. We recommend using Envy and Vivendi with blue dye in the tank so you can see where has been sprayed.

Is sycamore dust toxic?

Every summer the sycamore tree develops fine dust on the underside of its leaves. This dust is a respiratory irritant. Some people just cough a little, while others might progress to violent vomiting after a terrible bout of coughing.

Are sycamore trees a problem?

Sycamore Tree Roots Can Cause Problems
The roots can grow to have a radius of 30 feet and about 2 feet under the soil. These shallow and fast-growing root systems can cause damage to buildings, underground pipes, septic systems, and pavement.

Will horses eat sycamore seeds?

Sycamore poisoning, or atypical myopathy, caused by the ingestion of sycamore seeds can be fatal to horses, and while owners need to be on the lookout for any signs of seeds all year round, the disease is more common in the spring and autumn months.

What animals eat sycamore seeds?

Sycamore seeds are eaten by some birds including the purple finch, goldfinch, chickadees, and dark-eyed junco. The seeds are also eaten by muskrats, beavers, and squirrels. Hollow sycamores can provide dens for black bear.

How do you stop a sycamore?

If you wish to stop your sycamore from producing seeds, there’s really only one way to do so. Wait until late summer or early fall when your sycamore tree is in full bloom. Use your ladder, pruning shears and tree saw to remove as many blooms as you can.

Are dead sycamore seedlings poisonous to horses?

More research papers have been published recently regarding Atypical Myopathy, caused by ingestion of the toxin hypoglycin A (HGA) found in Sycamore seedlings, seeds and even leaves. As little as 20g of toxic sycamore, which equates to JUST 50 SEEDLINGS is enough to kill a horse.

What is special about a sycamore tree?

The most striking feature of the tree is the bark that has a camouflage pattern comprised of gray-brown outer bark that peels off in patches to reveal the light gray or white wood beneath.