Abstract
Severe neurological dysfunction was observed in sheep 4 weeks after grazing on Signal grass (Brachiaria decumbens). These neurological disorders included the stamping of forelegs, star-gazing, incoordination, head-pressing against the fence and circling movements. Histologically, numerous vacuolations of various sizes were observed in the white matter of the brain giving rise to a spongy appearance.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anorexia / etiology
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Anorexia / veterinary
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Brain / pathology*
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Brain Diseases / etiology
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Brain Diseases / pathology
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Brain Diseases / veterinary*
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Female
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Jaundice / etiology
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Jaundice / veterinary
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Diseases / etiology
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Liver Diseases / pathology
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Liver Diseases / veterinary
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Male
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Photosensitivity Disorders / etiology
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Photosensitivity Disorders / veterinary
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Plant Poisoning / etiology
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Plant Poisoning / pathology
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Plant Poisoning / veterinary*
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Poaceae*
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Sheep
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Sheep Diseases / etiology*
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Sheep Diseases / pathology