1. Tree or small shrub grows up to 45 feet tall

2. Branches have stout thorns at leaf base

3. Leaves are alternate, pinnately compound

4. Leaves are elliptical to oval with smooth margins

5. Flowers are white to cream color and are "pea-like" or leguminous. Pods are produced that are 2-4 inches long and contain 4-9 kidney shaped seeds.

1. An albuminous substance, in the leaves and especially the bark, called "robin" is the poison. It acts primarily on the gastrointestinal tract.

1. Primarily seen in horses, cattle, and sheep

2. Onset time is several hours to 2 days

3. Major clinical signs include:

      a) diarrhea (may be bloody), dehydration

      b) lack of appetite, weakness, colic

      c) muscle tremors, incoordinated

1. Oral and/or intravenous fluids

2. Symptomatic treatment