Suspected vetch (Vicia benghalensis L) poisoning in a Friesland cow in the Republic of South Africa.
The clinical findings, treatment and pathological changes are described in a case of suspected vetch (Vicia benghalensis L.) poisoning in a Friesland cow in the Clanwilliam district, Republic of South Africa. These were characterised by a severe pruritic dermatitis, granulomatous myocarditis and a nephritis.
Green
J R
JR
Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa.
Kleynhans
J E
JE
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007887:Fabaceae; D005260:Female; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal