Poisoning by Plants, Mycotoxins, and Related Toxins

Poisoning by Plants, Mycotoxins, and Related Toxins
ISBN-10
184593833X
ISBN-13
9781845938338
Category
Nature
Pages
739
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
CABI
Author
Franklin Riet-Correa

Description

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.

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