An outbreak of Cotyledon orbiculata L. poisoning in a flock of Angora goat rams.
An acute outbreak of C. orbiculata L. poisoning in a flock of 16 Angora Goat rams is described. Typical signs of acute bufadienolide cardiac glycoside toxicity were manifested and 6 animals died. In the 2 animals examined histopathologically multiple foci of myocardial degeneration and necrosis were present. Treatment consisted, inter alia, of drenching with a mixture of activated charcoal, potassium chloride and a commercial preparation, Universal Antidote (Centaur) and parenteral administration of atropine sulphate.
D000818:Animals; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002018:Bufanolides / Q000506:poisoning; D002301:Cardiac Glycosides / Q000506:poisoning; D006041:Goats; D008297:Male; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
D002018:Bufanolides; D002301:Cardiac Glycosides; D001285:Atropine