Title: Plants of Texas Rangelands » Honey mesquite
Headings: Honey mesquite
Honey mesquite
Description
Habitat
Toxic Agent
Signs of Livestock Ingestion
Management Strategies
Images

Content: Afflicted cattle may salivate, chew continuously, sometimes with nothing in their mouths, and hold their heads to one side as if chewing is painful. About 25 percent of affected animals have a partial paralysis of the tongue, which protrudes 1 to 4 inches from the mouth. At least 10 percent of poisoned animals have swelling under their jaws or tongue, and some have noticeably enlarged salivary glands. Signs may include: Loss of appetite; Rapid weight loss; Nervousness; A wild expression; Bulging eyes; Death.