| Term | Foxglove |
| Category | Herbs |
| Definition | Foxglove is a highly toxic wild and garden plant. It is not suitable as fodder for horses and can be dangerous even in small quantities. |
| Effects & Risks | Foxglove contains cardiac glycosides such as digoxin and digitoxin. These directly affect heart function and can trigger severe cardiac arrhythmias, circulatory problems, and neurological symptoms. |
| Usage | Foxglove has no application in horse feeding. Plants on pastures, along paths, and near paddocks should be removed or made inaccessible to horses. |
| Fresh or dried? | Foxglove is poisonous whether fresh or dried. Even plant parts in hay can remain dangerous and should never be fed. |
| Important to know | Possible signs of poisoning include restlessness, weakness, diarrhea, tremors, cardiac arrhythmias, breathing difficulties, and circulatory failure. If ingestion is suspected, immediate veterinary assistance is required. |
| Related terms | Poisonous plants · Cardiac glycosides · Poisoning · Pasture control · Monkshood |
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