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Research Project: Understanding and Mitigating the Adverse Effects of Poisonous Plants on Livestock Production Systems

Location: Poisonous Plant Research

Title: Toxic plants

Author
item Welch, Kevin
item Green, Benedict - Ben
item Gardner, Dale
item Stonecipher, Clinton - Clint
item Cook, Daniel

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/16/2021
Publication Date: 1/3/2022
Citation: Welch, K.D., Green, B.T., Gardner, D.R., Stonecipher, C.A., Cook, D. 2022. Toxic plants. In: Gupta, R.C., editor. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology. Third Edition. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. p. 933-953. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89773-0.00046-1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89773-0.00046-1

Interpretive Summary: Poisonous plants often interfere with optimum reproductive performance in livestock. Development of healthy offspring within proper time intervals and adequate neonatal care and nutrition for rapid and healthy growth and development is a common goal of most livestock producers. The recognition that poisonous plants have a major impact on reproductive performance is relatively new, and the economic impact is not fully realized and seldom reported. Effects on spermatogenesis, oogenesis, libido, fertilization, placentation, embryo–fetal survival, development (birth defects) and growth, postpartum intervals, and neonatal survival and development are all factors affected by poisonous plants. A few basic steps outlined in this chapter can improve reproductive performance and reduce the risk of livestock losses from poisonous plants.

Technical Abstract: Poisonous plants often interfere with optimum reproductive performance in livestock. Development of healthy offspring within proper time intervals and adequate neonatal care and nutrition for rapid and healthy growth and development is a common goal of most livestock producers. The recognition that poisonous plants have a major impact on reproductive performance is relatively new, and the economic impact is not fully realized and seldom reported. Effects on spermatogenesis, oogenesis, libido, fertilization, placentation, embryo–fetal survival, development (birth defects) and growth, postpartum intervals, and neonatal survival and development are all factors affected by poisonous plants. A few basic steps outlined in this chapter can improve reproductive performance and reduce the risk of livestock losses from poisonous plants.