Monofluoroacetate-containing plants that are potentially toxic to livestock.
Many plants worldwide contain monofluoroacetate and cause sudden death in livestock. These plants are primarily found in the southern continents of Africa, Australia, and South America, where they negatively affect livestock production. This review highlights past and current research investigating (1) the plants reported to contain monofluoroacetate and cause sudden death; (2) the mode of action, clinical signs, and pathology associated with poisoning by monofluoroacetate-containing plants; (3) chemical methods for the analysis of monofluoroacetate in plants; (4) the coevolution of native flora and fauna in Western Australia with respect to monofluoroacetate-containing plants; and (5) methods to mitigate livestock losses caused by monofluoroacetate-containing plants.
Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1150 East 1400 North, Logan, Utah 84341, United States.
Stephen T
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Lee
Daniel
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Cook
James A
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Pfister
Jeremy G
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Allen
Steven M
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Colegate
Franklin
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Riet-Correa
Charlotte M
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Taylor
D000818:Animals; D005463:Fluoroacetates / Q000032:analysis / Q000633:toxicity*; D058751:Livestock; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D010947:Plants, Toxic / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification / Q000633:toxicity
D005463:Fluoroacetates; C014815:fluoroacetic acid