Poisoning by Plants, Mycotoxins, and Related Toxins

Download or read book Poisoning by Plants, Mycotoxins, and Related Toxins written by Franklin Riet-Correa and published by CABI. This book was released on 2011 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive collection of up-to-the-minute research in the field of poisonous plants investigates the effects of toxins on animals and humans. It covers the effects of poisonous plants on the liver, the reproductive system, and the nervous system, as well as exploring the field of herbal medicine. In a specialized section devoted to control measures, the book highlights techniques such as vaccination and taste aversion, providing the reader with important information on safeguarding against disaster. This volume is an essential reference for veterinarians, researchers, toxicologists and chemists.