Neurological disorders in sheep during signal grass (Brachiaria decumbens) toxicity.
Severe neurological dysfunction was observed in sheep 4 weeks after grazing on Signal grass (Brachiaria decumbens). These neurological disorders included the stamping of forelegs, star-gazing, incoordination, head-pressing against the fence and circling movements. Histologically, numerous vacuolations of various sizes were observed in the white matter of the brain giving rise to a spongy appearance.
Abdullah
A S
AS
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Selangor.
Noordin
M M
MM
Rajion
M A
MA
D000818:Animals; D000855:Anorexia / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006109:Poaceae; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology