Sorghum sudanense is toxic to horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Sudan Grass.
If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.
Paralysis Incoordination Weight Loss Cardiovascular Collapse Difficulty Breathing Oral Irritation
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
Sorghum × drummondii, is a hybrid-derived species of grass raised for forage and grain, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eastern Africa. It may also be known as Sorghum bicolor × Sorghum arundinaceum after its parents. Some authorities consider all three species to be subspecies under S. bicolor.
Also recorded as Sudangrass.
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Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.