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RIA. Revista de investigaciones agropecuarias
versión On-line ISSN 1669-2314
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RUIZ, Á.F. et al. Cestrum parqui poisoning in cattle in Northwestern Argentina: report of 10 outbreaks. RIA. Rev. investig. agropecu. [online]. 2024, vol.50, n.1, pp.3-7. ISSN 1669-2314.
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.
Palabras clave : poisoning plants; ruminants; acute hepatotoxicity.