Lantana poisoning of cattle and sheep in New Zealand |
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| Authors: | Hugh Black R.G. Carter |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Animal Health Laboratory , Private Bag, Whangarei;2. Northern Wairoa Veterinary Services , PO Box 93, Dargaville |
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| Abstract: | The investigation of a field case of Lantana camara poisoning in cattle is reported. Toxicity was confirmed by the experimental dosing of two sheep with dried leaf powder at 6 and 12 mg/kg body weight. Marked cholestatic hepatophy and renal tubular disease resulted. This is the first reported case of toxicity due to grazing a Lantana camara variety grown in New Zealand. |
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