SynthesisPloS one2019
The aetiology, prevalence and morbidity of outbreaks of photosensitisation in livestock: A review.
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- Primary and Hepatogenous Photosensitization in Livestock: A Review of Plant-Derived Phototoxins and Veterinary Implications.Veterinary sciences · 2026Review
- Toxic Plants and Their Impact on Livestock Health and Economic Losses: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of toxicology · 2024Review
- Presumptive hepatogenous photosensitization in beef cattle winter grazing a cover crop containingJournal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc · 2023Article
- Development of Tetrapod Zinc Oxide-Based UV Sensor for Precision Livestock Farming and Productivity.Biosensors · 2022Article
- Relative perceptions of prevalence, impact and importance of photosensitisation in Australian livestock: A survey of veterinarians, livestock traders and livestock producers.Australian veterinary journal · 2022Article
- Photodermatitis and ocular changes in nine horses after ingestion of wild parsnip (pastinaca sativa).BMC veterinary research · 2022Article
- Puncture vine (Tribulus Terrestris L.) in control of health and reproduction.Physiological research · 2021Review
- Genotypic identification of Panicum spp. in New South Wales, Australia using DNA barcoding.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Hepatogenous Photosensitivity Outbreak after Coccidiosis in Grazing Holstein Steers.Veterinary sciences · 2020Article
- GBS Data Identify Pigmentation-Specific Genes of Potential Role in Skin-Photosensitization in Two Tunisian Sheep Breeds.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhotosensitisation is a clinical condition occurring in both humans and animals that causes significant injury to affected individuals. In livestock, outbreaks of photosensitisation caused by ingestion of toxic plants are relatively common and can be associated with significant economic loss.
objectivesThe agents that are most commonly implicated in outbreaks of photosensitisation have not been formally investigated on a global scale. To address this question, a systematic review of the literature was undertaken to determine the most common causative agents implicated in outbreaks of photosensitisation in livestock in Australia and globally, as well as the prevalence and morbidity of such outbreaks.
methodsA systematic database search was conducted to identify peer-reviewed case reports of photosensitisation in livestock published worldwide between 1900 and April 2018. Only case reports with a full abstract in English were included. Non peer-reviewed reports from Australia were also investigated. Case reports were then sorted by plant and animal species, type of photosensitisation by diagnosis, location, morbidity and mortality rate and tabulated for further analysis.
resultsOne hundred and sixty-six reports qualified for inclusion in this study. Outbreaks were reported in 20 countries. Australia (20), Brazil (20) and the United States (11) showed the highest number of peer-reviewed photosensitisation case reports from this analysis. Hepatogenous (Type III) photosensitisation was the most frequently reported diagnosis (68.5%) and resulted in higher morbidity. Panicum spp., Brachiaria spp. and Tribulus terrestris were identified as the most common causes of hepatogenous photosensitisation globally.
conclusionsHepatogenous photosensitisation in livestock represents a significant risk to livestock production, particularly in Australia, Brazil, and the United States. Management of toxic pastures and common pasture weeds may reduce the economic impact of photosensitisation both at a national and global level.
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