Toxins Flashcards
1
Q
Hemlock
A
- Crooked Calf syndrome
* Spring time*
2
Q
Lupine
A
- Teratogenic
- limb deformities
- cleft palate
3
Q
Locoweed
A
- neuro signs
- abortions
- hydrops
- arthrogryposis
- most common cause of economic loss*
4
Q
Broomweed/snakeweed
A
- abortions
- retained placenta
- spring*
5
Q
Fescue
A
“Summer slump”
-infertility
6
Q
Johnson’s Grass/ Sudan grass
A
Nitrates
(Also includes oats, wheat, corn)
- methamoglobinemia
- abortions
-test ocular fluid
7
Q
Pyrmethrins
A
-infertility
8
Q
Moldy Sweet clover
A
-inhibits vit K➡️ coagulopathy
9
Q
Tansy Ragwart
A
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid—>liver dz
10
Q
Lankspur
A
Salivation, mm fasciculations, staggering, death
11
Q
St. Johns wart
A
Contains hypericin—>photosensativity
12
Q
Nightshade
A
Contains atropine= CNS signs
13
Q
Perilla (mint)
A
- Pneumotoxin
- atypical pneumonia
14
Q
Ponderosa Pine
A
- Abortions
- retained placenta
15
Q
Black Maple (acer rubrum)
A
- icterus
- hemolysis
