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ArticleJournal of veterinary internal medicine2015

Lathyrus hirsutus (Caley Pea) intoxication in a herd of horses.

T C Holbrook, L L Gilliam, F P Stein, S E Morgan, A L Avery, A W Confer, R J Panciera

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Article in Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

T C HolbrookDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
L L Gilliam
F P Stein
S E Morgan
A L Avery
A W Confer
R J Panciera
Oklahoma State University · USBell (Canada) · CA

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Abstract

backgroundCaley Pea (Lathyrus hirsutus) is potentially toxic to horses, but large case series are not reported.

objectivesTo describe the clinical signs of horses intoxicated with Lathyrus hirsutus and speculate on the neuroanatomical lesion localization and pathogenesis based upon the observed clinical signs. ANIMALS: Twenty-two of 25 horses ranging in age from 6 to 34 months were affected. Five affected horses were presented to the OSUCHVS for evaluation and treatment after having been attended at the ranch by a local veterinarian (ALA). An additional horse that had been euthanized was also presented for necropsy.

methodsA case series is presented. Diagnostic evaluation included: physical examination, complete blood count, serum biochemistry, CSF analysis, EMG, ERG, upper airway endoscopy, muscle biopsy, and serum vitamin E analysis. The grain ration consumed by the affected horses was analyzed for ionophores and cultured for fungi: the hay was examined for toxic plants.

resultsBermuda grass hay consumed by the horses contained large quantities of mature Lathyrus hirsutus. Acute clinical signs conform to earlier descriptions of Lathyrus hirsutus intoxication in cattle. Residual neurologic signs were characterized by incoordination in the rhythmicity of multiple gaits. Evidence of mild neurogenic muscle atrophy was recognized in 1 of 5 horses biopsied. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Caley Pea intoxication may occur within days of seed pod consumption. The neurologic signs are unique and suggest involvement of the upper motor neuron system and regions of the spinal cord influencing voluntary motor movement. Drought conditions during plant growth may increase the risk of toxicosis.

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Food ContaminationAgingAnimal FeedAnimalsDietary SupplementsFemaleHorse DiseasesHorsesLathyrusMaleNeurotoxicity SyndromesPlant PoisoningPlants, ToxicVitamin EVitamin ECaley PeaLathyrismNeurologic diseaseSpasticity

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