Results: 2

Spontaneous poisoning by Ricinus communis leaves (Euphorbiaceae) in goats

Pesqui. vet. bras; 39 (2), 2019
The aim of this study was to report the clinical and pathological aspects of an outbreak of poisoning by the ingestion of Ricinus communis leaves in a herd of goats at Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil. Within 3-5 hours after ingesting the sprouts and young shrubs of the plant, twenty Toggenburg female goa...

Accidental poisoning by castor bean (Ricinus communis) cake in horses

Pesqui. vet. bras; 38 (10), 2018
Ricinus communis is a shrub of the family Euphorbiaceae popularly known in Brazil as "mamona" or "carrapateira". It is an oleaginous plant whose seeds have been used mainly in biodiesel production. Plant seed oil can be extracted mechanically or using solvents, generating castor bean cake and castor bean...