Australia's Poisonous Plants, Fungi and Cyanobacteria: A Guide to Species of Medical and Veterinary Importance

Australian Toxic Species

A comprehensive field guide to poisonous plants, fungi, and cyanobacteria of medical and veterinary importance in Australia. The book focuses on species capable of causing serious illness or death in humans, livestock, pets, and wildlife. Designed to aid prevention, identification, diagnosis, and management of poisoning cases, it provides detailed information on toxic species, their distribution, toxins, clinical signs, pathological effects, treatment options, and control measures. Richly illustrated with color photographs and distribution maps, it serves as an essential reference for veterinary, agricultural, environmental, and medical professionals.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to Australia's poisonous plants, fungi, and cyanobacteria
• Covers toxic species affecting humans and animals
• Includes flowering plants, grasses, shrubs, trees, ferns, fungi, and cyanobacteria
• Full-color photographs for species identification
• Distribution maps for each major species
• Describes toxins and mechanisms of poisoning
• Lists affected animal species and target organs
• Covers clinical signs, symptoms, and postmortem findings
• Discusses treatment, prevention, and control measures
• Includes poisoning hotspot information
• Features a quick-reference digest of toxic species
• Useful for veterinarians, farmers, toxicologists, botanists, and healthcare professionals