Reproductive Toxicants Flashcards
1
Q
What are phytoestrogens and where is it found?
A
Phytoestrogens are estrogen mimicks found in many plants especially legumes and peas. It causes infertility and bone marrow effects by artificially raising estrogen levels.
2
Q
What is the mechanism of Zearalenone and where is it found?
A
It is a very resistant mycotoxin found in stored grains and acts as an estrogen receptor agonist to cause muscle over-relaxation (to the point of vaginal/rectal prolapse, bone marrow effects, and infertility
3
Q
How do you treat Zearalenone toxicosis?
A
Remove it from the feed. It tends to have a long half-life, so it may take months to reverse signs.
