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Botulism is a serious, potentially fatal illness caused by a type of poison. The poison â known as botulinum toxin â is produced by a kind of bacteria. Botulinum toxin is the strongest poison known to science. Botulism is always considered a medical emergency. It can cause death by paralyzing the muscles people use to breathe.
Symptoms of botulism usually start around 7-10 days after contamination. The botulinum toxins block the action of the nerves on the muscles. As a result, the first signs of botulism are muscle weakness and poor co-ordination. In the early stages the horse has muscle tremors.