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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Treatment for Gossypol and Mimosine Toxicity
Gossypol poisoning and mimosine toxicity are treated by:
- $FeSO_{4}$ — Correct Answer
- Iodine supplement
- $CaCO_{3}$
- 1% methylene blue
Explanation:
Correct Answer: FeSO₄ (Ferrous Sulphate)
Both Gossypol poisoning (from cotton seed cake) and Mimosine toxicity (from Subabool/Leucaena) are treated by supplementation with FeSO₄ (Ferrous Sulphate / Iron supplement). Iron forms insoluble complexes with both gossypol and mimosine, rendering them biologically unavailable and preventing their absorption.
Mechanism of FeSO₄ Treatment
| Toxin | Source | Treatment | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossypol | Cotton seed cake | FeSO₄ / Iron supplement | Fe²⁺ binds gossypol → insoluble complex → not absorbed |
| Mimosine | Subabool (Leucaena) | FeSO₄ / Iron supplement | Fe²⁺ chelates mimosine → reduces bioavailability |
Other Anti-Nutritional Factor Treatments
| Toxin/ANF | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Glucosinolate (goitrogen) | Iodine supplement |
| Oxalate (molasses, Napier grass) | CaCO₃ supplement |
| Nitrate poisoning (oat hay) | 1% Methylene blue solution |
| Cyanide (Jowar, Cassava) | NaNO₂ + Sodium thiosulphate |
| Aflatoxin (GNC) | NH₃ or NH₄OH treatment |
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Iodine supplement → for Glucosinolate-induced goitre in Brassica plants; not for gossypol/mimosine.
- CaCO₃ → for Oxalate toxicity (molasses, Napier grass, Bajra); not gossypol/mimosine.
- 1% Methylene blue → for Nitrate poisoning (oat hay); not gossypol/mimosine.
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