Effects of Poisonous Plants on Livestock
Effects of Poisonous Plants on Livestock

Author: Richard F. Keeler

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-09-25

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 1483270181

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Effects of Poisonous Plants on Livestock documents the proceedings of a U.S.-Australian symposium on the effects of poisonous plants on domestic livestock. The symposium was held at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, on 19-24 June 1977. The volume is organized into eight parts. Part I discusses poisonous plant problems in the United States and Australia. Part II contains papers on general topics such as inorganic toxicants and poisonous plants; the hazard of plant toxicities to the human population; and selenium in plants as a cause of livestock poisoning. Part III examines the effects of simple phytotoxins such as selenium and oxalate on livestock. Part IV focuses on the effects of plant hepatotoxins, including pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Artemisia nova, and Tetradymia spp. Part V deals with plant cardio/pulmonary toxins such as Myoporum spp. and Pimelea spp. Part VI tales up plant neurotoxins while Part VII discusses plant teratogens and toxins affecting reproduction. Part VII presents studies on other toxic substances. It includes studies on oak poisoning and pine needle abortion in cattle.

Toxic Plants of Texas
Toxic Plants of Texas

Author: Charles R. Hart

Publisher: Texas Cooperative Extension

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13:

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Integrated management strategies to prevent livestock losses.

Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases and Special Cases
Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases and Special Cases

Author: Bryan M. Waldridge

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-04-17

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1119191874

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Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases and Special Cases offers a concise, easy-to-comprehend text for equine veterinarians with questions about commonly encountered nutritional problems. Assists veterinarians in supporting equine patients with special nutritional needs Focuses on nutritional problems and impact on different body systems Covers ponies, miniature horses, draft horses, donkeys, and mules Offers complete coverage of common diseases and problems helped by nutrition Includes useful chapters on poisonous plants and mycotoxins

A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America
A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America

Author: Anthony Knight

Publisher: Teton NewMedia

Published: 2001-10-15

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 9781893441118

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A definitive guide to the clinical assessment, management and prevention of plant poisoning in domestic animals. Accurate Identification of plant materials through the use of 253 high quality color illustrations placed as needed throughout the text. Organized into sections according to the animal symptoms with specific descriptions of the toxins involved and their modes of action. Geographic location maps are provided which highlight the distribution of specific plant material within North America. The title is extensively referenced and includes a functional glossary of botanical terms for the convenience of the user. This durable physical presentation makes it an optimal field reference guide. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.