What is sweet clover poisoning?
Poisoning caused by eating chocolate in large doses
Poisoning that results from mold consumption in the sweet clover
Poisoning caused by exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
Poisoning caused by eating lead products
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Sweet clover poisoning is poisoning that results from mold consumption in the sweet clover. Sweet clover is a plant that is commonly used as feed for livestock. However, when the sweet clover hay or silage gets spoiled, a specific type of mold called Penicillium can grow on it. This mold produces a compound called dicoumarol which can act as an anticoagulant. When livestock consume the moldy sweet clover, dicoumarol interferes with the blood clotting mechanism and can lead to bleeding disorders.
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