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Title: Overview of sweet clover poisoning

Author
item Stegelmeier, Bryan

Submitted to: Merck Veterinary Manual
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/10/2014
Publication Date: 7/20/2016
Citation: Stegelmeier, B.L. 2016. Overview of sweet clover poisoning. In: Aiello, S.E., Moses, M.A, editors. Merck Veterinary Manual. 11th edition. Kenilworth, NJ: Merck and Company. Available: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/SearchResults?query=sweet+clover+poisoning.

Interpretive Summary: Sweet clover poisoning occurs when spoiled sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis and M. alva) hay or silage that contain dicumarol are consumed by livestock. This updated chapter is a succinct review of the clinical disease and pathologic lesions of poisoning. It also reviews current strategies and treatments to avoid or minimize the effects of poisoning.

Technical Abstract: Sweet clover poisoning occurs when spoiled sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis and M. alva) hay or silage that contain dicumarol are consumed by livestock. This updated chapter is a succinct review of the clinical disease and pathologic lesions of poisoning. It also reviews current strategies and treatments to avoid or minimize the effects of poisoning.