Publication Date
1983
DPIRD Collections
Biosecurity, pests, weeds and diseases, Animal production and livestock
Series Number
63
Abstract
Botanical descriptions and notes on the distribution of six species of ferns are given. These plants contain the enzyme thiaminase, which may induce thiamin deficiency, or other constituents toxic to animals. The clinical signs of both thiamin deficiency and fern toxicity in affected livestock are described.
Number of Pages
15
Keywords
Toxicity, Poisonous plants, Ferns, Western Australia
Disciplines
Animal Sciences | Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Aplin, T E,
Steele, P,
and
Nottle, M C.
(1983), Toxic ferns of Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Technical Bulletin 63.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/tech_bull/76
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Animal Sciences Commons, Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology Commons, Weed Science Commons
