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Cause : Aspergillus spp. |
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Transmission : -Ingestion of aflatoxins, metabolities of the fungi A, flavus, and A. parasiticus. -Intake of contaminated toxic stuff moldy peanuts, soybeans, cottonseeds, rice, sorghum, corn (maize and other cereasis) |
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Clinical signs and lesions : -Blindness, walking in circles frequently falling, ear twitching, teeth grinding, diarrhea, severe tenesmus, and anal prolapse. -Convulsion and abortion. Animal dies within 48 hours. -Group calves ages 3-6 months are most susceptible. -Acute cases : widespread hemorrhage and icterus. -Liver shows marked fatty accumulations and massive centribular necrosis and hemorrhage. -Edema of gallbladder. -Gastrointestinal mucosa shows glandular atrophy and inflammation. -Liver fibrosis (cirrhosis) |
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Recommendation : -Avoidance of contaminated feeds by monitoring batches for aflatoxin content. -Avoidance of moisture during processing feed. |
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