An appraisal of traditional knowledge of plant poisoning of livestock and its validation through acute toxicity assay in rats

• Main Authors: Faisal Rasool (Author), Zaheer Ahmed Nizamani (Author), Khawaja Shafique Ahmad (Author), Fahmida Parveen (Author), Shahzad Akbar Khan (Author), Naveed Sabir (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Kashmir Himalaya hosts the most diverse and rich flora in the world, which serves as grazing land for millions of small ruminants in the area. While most plant species are beneficial, some can be poisonous, causing economic losses and animal health issues for livestock. Consequently, thi...