Mineral Associated Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What are two examples of Se containing plants?
A
Princess’s Plum and Woody Aster
2
Q
What are the chronic vs. acute signs of Se plant ingestion?
A
Acute: GI signs
Chronic: Hair loss/hoof shedding
3
Q
What can be used to TX Se toxicity?
A
Cu
4
Q
What is a common example of a Cu containing plant?
A
Clovers
5
Q
What are the effects of clover ingestion?
A
Chronic liver damage and acute methemoglobin crisis
6
Q
What are two examples of nitrate containing plants?
A
Pigweed and Sunflower
7
Q
What are the acute vs. chronic effects of Nitrate toxicity?
A
Acute: Resp failure and fetal abortion
Chronic: Decreased progesterone and abortion
8
Q
What does ingestion of a Molybdenum plant cause?
A
Cu Deficiency —> osteoporosis and demyelination
