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Bracken carcinogenicity.

I A Evans

    Research in Veterinary Science
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Bracken consumption poses long-term cancer risks to various animal species, including humans. Research links bovine enzootic haematuria to bracken

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary medicine
    • Toxicology
    • Carcinogenesis

    Background:

    • Bovine enzootic haematuria (BEH) is a global disease with unknown causes.
    • Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) is suspected in BEH and acute cattle poisoning.
    • Field observations and lab studies are crucial for understanding bracken's effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the link between bracken consumption and cancer in animals.
    • To identify the chemical compounds responsible for bracken's toxicity.
    • To assess the mutagenic and carcinogenic risks of bracken on an environmental basis.

    Main Methods:

    • Correlating field observations of bovine enzootic haematuria with laboratory studies of bracken poisoning.
    • Investigating acute radiomimetic effects of bracken in cattle.

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  • Chemical analysis to identify toxic compounds in bracken.

    • Main Results:

    • Bracken consumption is recognized as a cause of long-term cancer in various animal species.
    • Tumors can affect multiple organs, including the bladder, gastrointestinal tract, and blood-forming tissues.
    • Bracken contains mutagenic and carcinogenic chemical compounds.

    Conclusions:

    • Bracken fern poses significant carcinogenic and mutagenic risks to a wide range of animal species.
    • The study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research between field veterinarians and experimental scientists.
    • Understanding bracken's chemical composition is key to mitigating environmental health hazards.