The Open Veterinary Science Journal

2008, 2 : 127-129
Published online 2008 October 20. DOI: 10.2174/1874318808002010127
Publisher ID: TOVSJ-2-127

Poisoning Associated with Ingestion of Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) in Cattle – Case Report

T. Zadnik , J. Staric , M. Klinkon , T. Cigler and J. Jezek
University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty, Clinic for Ruminants, Cesta v Mestni log 47, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

ABSTRACT

On a farm in Slovenia two cows died overnight without any previous signs of disease. The cows were fed green forage, containing a big portion of redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus) at least for four consecutive days. Poisoning with this plant was suspected. Pathomorphological changes established by the necropsy of both cows confirmed the suspicion of poisoning.

Keywords:

Cows, Amaranthus retroflexus, redroot pigweed.