Kiawe Flashcards
1
Q
CS of Kiawe
A
Paralysis of the tongue, facial muscle tremor, excess salivation, chronic wasting with rumen atony
Affects primarily cattle
2
Q
MOA of Kiawe toxicity
A
Beans have high sucrose content–> alters rumen microflora –> decreases cellulose digestion and vit B synthesis
3
Q
Goats consuming pods of this plant will have tremors of the jaw
A
Kiawe
4
Q
“Tongue out”
A
Kiawe