Plantas tóxicas de interesse pecuário encontradas na região nordeste do Brasil: Uma Revisão

Abstract

In this paper we will discuss the toxic plants of interest, livestock, ie, plants that had toxicity proven through experiments with domestic animals. Are classified as toxic plants of interest livestock species under natural conditions which cause poisoning in animals. In this regard, not all plants demonstrated experimentally to 80 be regarded as toxic toxic plants of interest for livestock not produce the clinical and pathological under natural conditions. These plants cause great harm to the producer may be in direct losses which are quickly identified occurring death, reduced growth, weight loss, reproductive problems such as miscarriages, birth defects and lower conception rate, and may also cause indirect losses such as building fences , changes in the management and medical expenses.