Spontaneous clinical toxicosis with Abrus precatorious Seeds in a dairy cow
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2018
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A first lactation dairy cow was presented with the history of accidental consumption of Abrus precatorius seed with clinical
signs of blood tinged feces and anorexia since a day. Rumen fluid evaluation revealed sluggish protozoal motility with a pH
of 7.0. Hematology revealed moderate reduction in leukocyte count (3 .05 X 10 3/cmm) and total erythrocyte count (4.9X 10 6/
cmm). Biochemical analysis revealed hypoproteinemia (4.2g /dl), mild Hypocalcemia (ionized calcium- 0.90 mmol/L),
hypochloraemia (98 mmol/L) and hyponatremia (131.4 mmol/L). Electrocardiography was unremarkable. Animal treated
with supportive care based on fluid therapy with Multielctrolyte solution.
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TNV_IJAP_2018_54(7)924-926
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Veterinary Science