Abstract
Studies of fescue toxicosis have identified several classes of plant/fungal alkaloids that may be responsible for the toxicosis problem of endophyte (Acremonium coenophialum) infected tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea). This review explores the interaction of these alkaloids with the animal's system and attempts to explain the various anomalies of fescue toxicosis through discussion of both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
MeSH terms
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Acremonium*
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Agriculture / economics
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Animals
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Cattle
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Cattle Diseases / blood
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Cattle Diseases / chemically induced*
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Mycotoxins / chemistry
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Mycotoxins / economics
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Mycotoxins / poisoning*
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Plant Poisoning / blood
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Plant Poisoning / complications
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Plant Poisoning / etiology
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Plant Poisoning / veterinary*
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Poaceae / microbiology*
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Prolactin / blood
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Receptors, Dopamine / analysis
Substances
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Mycotoxins
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Receptors, Dopamine
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Prolactin