Equine Mycotoxins.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract
; 40(1): 83-94, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
The main mycotoxins involved in adverse equine health issues are aflatoxins, fumonisins, trichothecenes, and probably ergovaline (fescue grass endophyte toxicosis). Most exposures are through contaminated grains and grain byproducts, although grasses and hays can contain mycotoxins. Clinical signs are often nonspecific and include feed refusal, colic, diarrhea, and liver damage but can be dramatic with neurologic signs associated with equine leukoencephalomalacia and tremorgens. Specific antidotes for mycotoxicosis are rare, and treatment involves stopping the use of contaminated feed, switching to a "clean" feed source, and providing supportive care.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tricotecenos
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Zearalenona
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Enfermedades de los Caballos
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Micotoxinas
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos