Pasture-Associated Poisoning in Grazing Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Grasslands consist of a variety of plants, within which poisonous species can be found. Herbivores neglect most poisonous plants for various reasons, including a lack of palatability. However, some poisonous plants or fruits are not rejected, while others have their repellence reduced by conditions such as drought or withering. Among toxic plants, invasive and exotic species are a major threat to grazing animals. There is certainly a need to update our knowledge of pasture-associated poisoning.

Circumstances of intoxication, signs of poisoning, clinical management, diagnosis, identification of toxins and their metabolites, toxic doses, and toxic mechanisms are all focal topics of this Special Issue. This Special Issue focuses mainly on plants as a source of poisoning, but will welcome other subjects related to toxic manifestations and which are to be considered in the differential diagnosis of intoxication occurring at pasture (equine grass disease, stinging caterpillars, etc.). Additionally, studies describing/validating tools to prevent, assess, and objectify the risks of intoxication are also very welcomed in this Issue.

Dr. Dominique-Marie Votion
Guest Editor

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