Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of ergot alkaloid toxicity

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide materials and methods for preventing and treating ergot-based toxicity in animals, including humans. In particular, the present disclosure provides materials and methods for ameliorating the harmful physical manifestations of various diseases caused, at least in part, by ergot-based toxicity, including but not limited to caudal heel pain syndrome, idiopathic headshaking, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, metabolic syndrome and laminitis in horses; fescue foot, infertility and summer slump in cattle, sheep and goats; and neurologic, mental and somatic disorders in humans.