Toxic Plants of Texas: Integrated Management Strategies to Prevent Livestock Losses

by Texas Cooperative Extension

Overview

Written for ranchers, landowners, 4-H-ers, veterinarians, and anyone interested in wild or ornamental plants, Toxic Plants of Texas is a complete, practical guide to 106 of the most common poisonous plants in Texas.

In a handy, well-illustrated format, experts Charles R. Hart, John C. Reagor, Bruce B. Carpenter, A. Catherine Barr, and Tam Garland provide descriptions of each plant, explaining where it grows, what makes it toxic, and how much an animal must eat to be affected. They also offer a primer on different kinds of poisoning, lists of symptoms, and strategies for treatment and prevention. An overview of integrated toxic plant management summarizes an economical and environmentally sound approach to reducing livestock losses by controlling toxic plants. At the back of the book, a field key cross-references animal symptoms with plant species.

An abundance of excellent color photographs aid in the identification of each plant's toxic features, including the flowers, fruits, pods, and roots.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780972104906
Publisher:	Texas A&M University Press
Publication date:	01/13/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	421,062
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

CHARLES R. HART is an associate professor and extension range specialist at Texas Agricultural Extension Service.TAM GARLAND is a research veterinarian with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University.A. CATHERINE BARR is an assistant toxicologist in the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab.BRUCE B. CARPENTER is an associate professor and extension livestock specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.JOHN C. REAGOR is head of diagnostic toxicology with the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab.

What People are Saying About This

Lynne Hambric

“Toxic Plants of Texas is an excellent reference book not only for livestock owners, but also for anyone interested in plants. The many color photographs make it easy to identify dangerous plants. The book would be great for use at home and in public schools, colleges, libraries and veterinary offices.”--Lynne Hambric, Member, Texas Reference Source Award Committee, Texas Library Association.

— Lynne Hambric, Member, Texas Reference Source Award Committee, Texas Library Ass

Editorial Reviews

Toxic Plants of Texas is an excellent reference book not only for livestock owners, but also for anyone interested in plants. The many color photographs make it easy to identify dangerous plants. The book would be great for use at home and in public schools, colleges, libraries and veterinary offices.”—Lynne Hambric, Member, Texas Reference Source Award Committee, Texas Library Association.

Lynne Hambric