Toxicity of Crepis lacera in grazing ruminants

Abstract Background Crepis lacera is a plant from the Asteraceae family that is common in the Mediterranean region. Farmers believe that this plant may be deadly to small ruminants in areas of southern Italy. However, scientific evidence is lacking, and no proof exists that C. lacera is toxic to rum...

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Main Authors: Rosario Russo, Brunella Restucci, Antonio Vassallo, Laura Cortese, Massimiliano D’Ambola, Serena Montagnaro, Roberto Ciarcia, Salvatore Florio, Nunziatina De Tommasi, Lorella Severino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1393-4