Hair loss and endocrine dermatosis on horses raised in a Mimosa pudica var. unijuga-invaded area.
Toxicon
; 247: 107844, 2024 Aug 28.
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ABSTRACT
A Mimosa pudica var. unijuga-associated toxicity affecting horses occurred in Araguari, Triângulo Mineiro, Southeast Brazil. Affected horses had gradual hair loss of the mane and tail and endocrine dermatosis after grazing for three months during the dry season on a paddock invaded by the plant. The main histological lesions include compact ortho-keratotic hyperkeratosis and numerous flame follicles. Toxicological analysis by HPLC-UV demonstrated 0.8 mg/g of mimosine in the leaves.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mimosa
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Horse Diseases
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Toxicon
Year:
2024
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Article