Potential toxicity from down tree limbs

With summer storms come downed tree limbs.  Cherry trees are a particular concern since the wilted leaves may contain cyanide compounds.  Cattle are most affected but potentially horses may be as well.  Maple trees, particularly red and silver are also toxic.  They are capable of producing severe illness or death in horses with natural leaf fall as well as damaged limbs.   For a fuller discussion of maple toxicity see blog date 11/21/11.