An outbreak of poisoning by Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in cattle in northeastern Brazil

In the world, Kalanchoe species are primarily ornamentals and houseplants, but some have escaped cultivation and can be found in the field. In Latin America, there are no reports of spontaneous poisoning by Kalanchoe species in animals. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and...

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Published in:Tropical animal health and production 2018-03, Vol.50 (3), p.693-696
Main Authors: Mendonça, Fábio S., Nascimento, Naiara C. F., Almeida, Valdir M., Braga, Thaiza C., Ribeiro, Daniele P., Chaves, Hisadora A. S., Silva Filho, Givaldo B., Riet-Correa, Franklin
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Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Bovidae
Cattle
Cultivation
Epidemiology
Forage
Glycosides
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Lesions
Life Sciences
Neuromuscular diseases
Outbreaks
Pasture
Poisoning
Semiarid lands
Short Communications
Toxins
Veterinary medicine
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Zoology
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Summary:In the world, Kalanchoe species are primarily ornamentals and houseplants, but some have escaped cultivation and can be found in the field. In Latin America, there are no reports of spontaneous poisoning by Kalanchoe species in animals. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and pathological aspects of an outbreak of poisoning by Kalanchoe blossfeldiana in cattle in the semiarid region of Pernambuco, Brazil. Epidemiological and clinical data were obtained from the owner and veterinarian during technical visits. Prunings of this plant were disposed of in a pasture with a shortness of forage. Seventeen cattle had clinical signs, and thirteen died 4–5 days after the first clinical signs were observed. Clinical signs and gross and histological lesions include gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and neuromuscular disorders. Kalanchoe spp. contain cardiotoxic glycosides, and the clinical signs and lesions in cattle of this outbreak were consistent with poisoning by plants that contain these toxins.
ISSN:0049-4747
1573-7438
DOI:10.1007/s11250-017-1465-7