VTMED 6531

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VTMED 6531
Poisonous Plants

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Field trips demonstrate toxic plants growing in natural or cultivated settings. Lectures address economically important poisonous plants native to the United States. Information presented includes plant identification, natural habitat, toxic principles, clinical signs of toxicity, and treatment and prevention of poisoning in animals. Some of the major toxic principles found in plants and considered in detail in the course are nitrates, cyanide, oxalates, photodynamic agents, alkaloids, and mycotoxins.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: first, second, third, and fourth year veterinary students or permission of instructor.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Vet Med Full. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 15880 VTMED 6531   LEC 001

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