No true clinical signs until its too late and abortion/slipping has already occurred. May also lead to complications such as retained foetal membranes which will require vet attention
No known antidotes
Keeping stock well fed. Avoid grazing in-calf stock near or in paddocks accessible to macrocarpa Fencing off trees Clipping trees
By Sam, Joanna, Kim and Amy
‘Tutu’ is a shrub, up to 20 feet high. They are of easy access to farm stock Occurs in open places, costal, forests and close to water ways Mostly sheep and cattle are affected Humans can be affected by honey from bees collecting tutu pollen Apart from pedals, all parts of the shrub are toxic Responsible for greatest % of stock poising by plants in NZ
Signs of poisoning include Vomiting Dizziness Excitability Stupor leading to Convulsions
There is no antidote for tutu and ruminates don’t vomit Key is avoidance and identifying the plant and access
Prevention of absorption is clinically important in management of toxicites Absorption is obtain from digesting Tutin, the toxin present in the leave sap and presumably the pollen Reduce absorption by gastric decontamination
Fluids Seizure Control Maintain body Temperature Control specific signs
Remove source Prevent access to road sides Avoid extensive farming Have a good weed management plan in place