title: Haemolytic anaemia in ruminants fed forage brassicas: a review.
abstract: This paper describes the present state of knowledge on metabolic disorders caused by the intake of forage brassicas, particularly the cellular and molecular changes leading to haemoglobin oxidation and precipitation as Heinz-Ehrlich bodies and to haemolysis. The factors responsible for variations in the haemolysis severity are then discussed as well as the measures for preventing pathological risks. Emphasis is placed on the identification of topics which need increased research activity.
authors.affiliation: INRA-Theix, Laboratoire Adaptation des Herbivores aux Milieux, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prache
mesh_terms: D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D000821:Animal Feed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D001937:Brassica / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006366:Heinz Bodies; D012418:Ruminants / Q000097:blood / Q000502:physiology*