Poisoning by Senecio spp. in cattle in southern Brazil : favorable conditions and control measures

Abstract

Este trabalho teve por objetivo revisar os principais aspectos da intoxicação por Senecio spp. no Rio Grande do Sul no que se refere à patologia, patogenia e epidemiologia dessa importante causa de morte em bovinos nesse Estado. Foram abordados, também, os principais fatores climáticos e ambientais que aparentemente favorecem a emergência e o estabelecimento da planta e a ocorrência da intoxicação, que tem aumentado a sua frequência nos últimos anos no Estado, e as possíveis formas de controle da planta incluindo o manejo correto do solo e a utilização de espécies domésticas menos susceptíveis nas áreas invadidas.The study aimed to review the main aspects of Senecio spp. poisoning in Rio Grande do Sul, sou-thern Brazil, in relation to the pathology, pathogenesis and epidemiology of this important cause of death in cattle in that State. The main climatic and environmental factors that apparently favor the emersion and plant establishment were revised. The occurrence of poisoning, which has increased its frequency in recent years in the state, and possible ways to control the plant, including the correct handling of soil and the use of less susceptible domestic species in invaded areas were also discussed

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