Photosensitisation in stock

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Primefact Number: 449    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Feb 2007

Photosensitisation is an ailment in which the skin becomes abnormally sensitive to bright sunlight after stock have eaten certain toxic plants. Severe skin damage may result.

This Primefact includes information on the following:

  • What is photosensitisation?
  • Causes
  • Common specific causes
  • Signs
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Outlook
  • Prevention