Trifolium hybridum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Trifolium hybridum , alsike clover , is a plant species of the genus Trifolium in the pea family Fabaceae. The stalked, pale pink or whitish flower head grows from the leaf axils, and the trifo...
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Alsike clover is used for hay, pasture, and soil improvement, and is preferred where wetter or acid soils are encountered. It is generally out produced by other clover species for particular uses. Note: alsike clover can be toxic to horses under some conditions.
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plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_trhy.pdf
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Alsike clover was cultivated in Sweden as early as 1750 and was introduced into North America in about 1834. It became an important legume in the clover-timothy growth areas. It derives its name from the Alsike parish of Sweden.
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www.animalrangeextension.montana.edu/Articles/Forage/Sp...
www.animalrangeextension.montana.edu/Articles/Forage/Species/Legumes/Alsikeclover.htm
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Alsike Clover, Trifolium hybridium ... Trifoliate (palmate compound) true clover leaves. Note light colored "V" blotch on Red and White clover leaflets (absent on Alsike clover). Compare to Red Clover; Compare to White Clover; Back to Forage ID Index.
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www.uwyo.edu/plants/forages/aclover.htm
www.uwyo.edu/plants/forages/aclover.htm
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This factsheet includes poisoning symptoms and treatment, identification of clovers and control of alsike clover. ... Control of Alsike Clover ... Identifying alsike clover...
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www.agf.gov.bc.ca/forage/alsike/alsike.htm
www.agf.gov.bc.ca/forage/alsike/alsike.htm
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Alsike clover is know to cause two syndromes, photosensitization and big liver syndrome. The original condition was described by Dr. Schofield, former Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (1). Although the toxicity has been described for 70 years, the actual toxin is unknown.
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www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/inf...
www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_alsike_clover.htm
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It is unknown if the wet clover causes problems by contact or ingestion. The typical signs associated with alsike clover are gastrointestinal distress, including mild colic and diarrhea. Photodermatitis ("sunburn") is also possible, especially on the parts of the body that contact the wet grass (lower legs, mouth).
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www.goatworld.com/health/plants/alsikeclover.shtml
www.goatworld.com/health/plants/alsikeclover.shtml
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Alfalfa and sweet clover and other legumes can fix nitrogen from the air but will use nitrogen from the soil first if it is available. When the soil nitrogen supply is depleted, legumes fix nitrogen from the air if ... Table 2. Nutrient recommendations for alsike clover, birdsfoot trefoil, red clover and grass-legume.
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www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/soilfert/sf728w.htm
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Q: I'd like to see more information on alsike clover sensitivity, especially in horses with large areas of white skin such as Paints, pintos, and Appaloosas. All the information I can find suggests that the only problem you will encounter is a severe sunburn on the white areas with sloughing of the damaged skin.
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www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=5101&dpt=4
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