The pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) and ergot alkaloids are known natural toxicants found in livestock forage. These alkaloids contribute to large economic losses in livestock throughout the world. An understanding of the mechanisms of toxicity and development of better diagnostic tools for better management practices was investigated. Variability exists in the...
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Yearly livestock losses from plant poisoning in the United
States amount to many millions of dollars. Although the annual
toll from this cause in Oregon is not spectacular, its increase in recent
years justifies calling attention to the better known toxic plants.
In this manual we have attempted to bring...