Acute aflatoxicosis in calves fed peanut hay
McKenzie R, Blaney B, Connole M +1 more1981Australian Veterinary JournalJournal Article
Endocrine (ADH/ACTH/MSH)GastrointestinalHematological
Abstract
SUMMARY Acute aflatoxicosis was believed to be the cause of death of 12 of 90 drought‐stricken Hereford calves fed peanut hay on the southern Darling Downs in Queensland. Jaundice, photosensitisation, diarrhoea, anorexia and depression were seen before death. Serum levels of enzymes of hepatic origin and bilirubin were elevated. After death haemorrhage, hepatocyte damage, bile ductule proliferation were found. Total aflatoxin levels up to 2230 μg/kg were detected in the peanut hay with most toxin concentrated in nut‐in‐shell.
Part of Mycotoxins research · Curated by Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady
Key Biomarkers
Aflatoxin levels up to 2230 μg/kgElevated bilirubinElevated hepatic enzymes
Symptom Clusters
AnorexiaDepressionDiarrhoeaHemorrhageHepatocyte damageJaundicePhotosensitisation
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