Neurological and gastrointestinal manifestations of spontaneous poisoning by Ricinus communis in goats

An outbreak of Ricinus communis poisoning in goats with neurological and digestive changes was related to the ingestion of different vegetative parts of the plant. Two poisoned animals died within 5 h of the plant intake showing necrotic gastroenteritis and hepatocytes degeneration and necrosis. Tox...

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Published in:Toxicon (Oxford) 2022-07, Vol.214, p.74-77
Main Authors: Machado, Mizael, Queiroz, Cintia R.R., Wilson, Tais M., Sousa, Davi E.R., Soto-Blanco, Benito, Armién, Aníbal G., Barros, Severo S., Riet-Correa, Franklin, Castro, Márcio B.
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Language:English
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Castor oil plant
Gastroenteritis
Neurological signs
Poisonous plants
Ricinine
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Summary:An outbreak of Ricinus communis poisoning in goats with neurological and digestive changes was related to the ingestion of different vegetative parts of the plant. Two poisoned animals died within 5 h of the plant intake showing necrotic gastroenteritis and hepatocytes degeneration and necrosis. Toxicological analysis by HPLC-DAD assay demonstrated 21.1–25.1 μg/g of ricinine in samples of ruminal fluids and 10.1–10.9 μg/g in the liver of poisoned goats. [Display omitted] •Poisoning by Ricinus communis is uncommon in goats.•Spontaneous consumption can occur in situations of hunger.•Neurological and digestive manifestations may be observed.•The detection of ricinine can be done from the ruminal content and liver.
ISSN:0041-0101
1879-3150
DOI:10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.05.004