POISONOUS PLANTS IN LIVESTOCK ANIMALS 1: Astragalus spp., Oxytropis spp., Hypericum perforatum, Nerium oleander, Pteridium aquilinum

Abstract

Poisoning of livestock animals with plants commonly occurs worldwide. Poisonous plants and their metabolites cause important economic losses for industry of livestock animals in the world. Poisoning of livestock animals with poisonous plants mostly develops when these plants are within hay or silage. In this paper context, it was dealt with poisonous effects of Astragalus spp. and Oxytropis spp., Hypericum perforatum, Nerium oleander, Pteridium aquilinum from plants leading to poisoning in livestock animals. Broad knowledge was presented about toxicity of poisonous plants and clinical signs that they cause in livestock animals. In addition, the brief knowledge was presented on the required measures for preventing poisoning of livestock animals with poisonous plants and treatment choices.