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Title: Bracken fern poisoning

Author
item Stegelmeier, Bryan

Submitted to: Merck Veterinary Manual
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/10/2009
Publication Date: 12/20/2010
Citation: Stegelmeier, B.L. 2010. Bracken fern poisoning. In: Kahn, C.M., Line, S., editors. Merck Veterinary Manual. 10th Edition. Rahway, N.J. Merck Publishing Group. p. 2670-2.

Interpretive Summary: Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) is found throughout the world and enzootic hematuria, bright blindness, and bracken staggers. This chapter reviews the plant, the various poisoning syndrome that it produces, the current strategies to prevent poisoning, and recommended treatments.

Technical Abstract: Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) is found throughout the world and enzootic hematuria, bright blindness, and bracken staggers. This chapter reviews the plant, the various poisoning syndrome that it produces, the current strategies to prevent poisoning, and recommended treatments.