Horse owners warned over tree seed poisoning

Horse owners have been warned to beware of sycamore tree seed poisoning.

There has been an increase in a harmful and potentially fatal condition for horses caused by ingestion of the seeds, according to the Veterinary Ireland representative organisation.

The Equine Interest Group has asked horse owners to be vigilant about grazing environments and any possible emerging symptom of equine atypical myopathy, also known as atypical myoglobinuria.