Plants Poisonous to Live Stock

The book gathers scattered knowledge on plants that can harm cattle, sheep, and other farm animals, turning a patchwork of journal notes into a single, user‑friendly reference. Written for farmers, veterinary surgeons, and students of agriculture, it aims to reduce the mysterious losses that still claim livestock each year. Its author spent several years combing official reports, experimental station data, and botanical literature to present reliable, English‑language information.

Organised by plant families, each entry lists recognizable features, typical symptoms after ingestion, and the toxic chemicals involved, all backed by concise bibliographic citations. The handbook also touches on related hazards such as mechanical injuries caused by thorns and the way certain toxins can pass into milk. While exotic ornamentals and fungi are largely omitted, the work focuses on species that farmers are most likely to encounter across the United Kingdom, offering practical guidance for early detection and response.