Bracken poisoning

Bracken (Pteridium species) (Figure 1) is a genus of ancient, large coarse ferns. It is a very common and widespread plant that grows throughout the world (except where it is very cold or very dry)....

Plant poisoning in goats

Grayanotoxin poisoning is very common in goats (and sheep). Numerous cases are reported in the literature involving Rhododendron spp. (Figure 1a) (which includes azaleas, Figure 1b) (Casteel and...

A brief overview of acute poisoning in sheep

Grayanotoxins are found in Pieris spp. (Figure 1a) and Rhododendron spp. (Figure 1b, which includes azaleas). These plants contain several grayanotoxins in the nectar, flowers, leaves and stems but...

Spring poisoning hazards

Glyphosate is a broad spectrum herbicide and is the most widely used herbicide worldwide. It is commonly used before sowing and also just before harvesting crops. It is an organophosphate herbicide...