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Suspected ergotism in two heifers
Author(s) -
FRASER D. M.,
DORLING P. R.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1983.tb02814.x
Subject(s) - biology
SUMMARY A syndrome similar to gangrenous ergotism was seen in 2 Frieslan heifers grazing meadow hay containing perennial rye grass seed heads parasited by an ergot presumed to be Clavlceps purpurea. Clinical signs were bilateral hind limb lameness and gangrene. There was angiographic evidence of vasoconstriction in the lower hind limbs with necrosis of all tissues in the distal region of both hind limbs.