Cestrum parqui poisoning in cattle in Northwestern Argentina: report of 10 outbreaks

Abstract Cestrum parqui is a perennial plant known for its toxicity in ruminants. This work describes several outbreaks of natural intoxication with C. parqui from different sources, affecting cattle in different production systems, with morbidity rates varying from 2,7% and 25%. Clinical signs incl...

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Veröffentlicht in:	RIA. Revista de investigaciones agropecuarias 2024, Vol.50 (1), p.3-7
Hauptverfasser:	Ruiz, Á.F., Medina, D.M., Colque-Caro, L.A, Avellaneda-Cáceres, A., Aguirre, L.S., Sandoval, G.V., Micheloud, J.F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	por
Schlagworte:	AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Cestrum parqui is a perennial plant known for its toxicity in ruminants. This work describes several outbreaks of natural intoxication with C. parqui from different sources, affecting cattle in different production systems, with morbidity rates varying from 2,7% and 25%. Clinical signs included tremors in the hindquarters, recumbency, and death. The liver showed swelling, congestion, and a mottled appearance. Histopathological findings consisted mainly of hemorrhagic centrilobular hepatocellular necrosis.
ISSN:	1669-2314