How does larkspur kill cattle?
Score: 4.6/5 (38 votes) Toxins Present in Larkspurs The dominant MSAL-type alkaloid is called methyllycaconitine (MLA). In general, MSAL-type alkaloids like MLA, must be present in larkspur plants to poison cattle. Welch et al. 6, 7 have shown that the non-MSAL-type alkaloids can increase the toxici...