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Pig Journal Volume: 57
Publication date: May 2006

Proceedings Section

HEMLOCK POISONING IN PIGS
A.M. Barlow

Abstract
Acute and chronic poisoning in farmed livestock due to hemlock (Coninum maculatum) is documented in the literature. However, cases are very rare with only a single case identified in the West Country in the last 20 years and the author is not aware of any other cases in Great Britain during this period. This incident, involving pigs in a small breeding herd, is reported. Multiple congenital contracture was seen in neonatal pigs and possible acute toxicity in one sow was also recorded. The link between the clinical signs and grazing hemlock plants is demonstrated.

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