Galenia africana

Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna

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dc.contributor.author	Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus)
dc.contributor.author	Venter, Elna
dc.contributor.other	University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology
dc.coverage.spatial	Africa	en
dc.coverage.spatial	South Africa	en
dc.date.accessioned	2008-12-22T11:55:11Z
dc.date.available	2008-12-22T11:55:11Z
dc.date.issued	2002
dc.description	Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG, 72 ppi. Photo 1: 34 kb; Photo 2: 48.4 kb; Photo 3: 7.7 kb. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria.	en
dc.description.abstract	DISTRIBUTION: An active invader, often in disturbed areas and over-grazed land. Most common on the western and southern edges of the Karoo.	en
dc.description.abstract	BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: An erect, woody perennial shrub of ±1m high. Yellowish green to green and aromatic.Stems are light yellow brown and smooth. Leaves: The small linear leaves are opposite, flat and green, turning yellow with age. Flowers:Tiny open inflorescences borne at the ends of branches are 3 - 10 cm long with many small, greenish yellow flowers. Spring - Summer.	en
dc.description.abstract	TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Unknown liver toxin causes “waterpens”. Toxicity variable – difficult to induce experimentally.	en
dc.description.abstract	SYNDROMES: Waterpens Hepatotoxic syndrome without photosensitization	en
dc.description.abstract	SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Liver.	en
dc.description.abstract	CLINICAL SIGNS: Chronic syndrome. Weight loss. Ascites pronounced – “waterpens”. Splashing may be heard with auscultation.	en
dc.description.abstract	NECROPSY: Macroscopical findings: • Severe liver cirrhosis - uneven surface, grey blue - yellow brown in colour. • Myocardial lesions on histopathology and CPFI increases. • Althougth primarily hepatotoxic, heart is only affected later.	en
dc.description.abstract	HISTOPATHOLOGY: • Centrilobular bridging fibrosis.	en
dc.description.abstract	TREATMENT: Liver supportive therapy for valuable animals. Provide good feed.	en
dc.description.uri	http://www.library.up.ac.za/vet/poison	en
dc.identifier.citation	Botha, CJ & Venter, E 2002, 'Plants poisonous to livestock Southern Africa (CD-ROM)' University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pretoria, South Africa.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/8535
dc.rights	©University of Pretoria. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (Original and digital). Provided for educational purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the original copyright holder. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution. Please contact the collection administrator for copyright issues.	en
dc.source	Original format: University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science.	en
dc.subject	Plant poisoning	en
dc.subject	Toxicology	en
dc.subject	Plant poisoning in animals	en
dc.subject	Poisonous plants	en
dc.subject	Waterpens	af
dc.subject	Hepatotoxin	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Poisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, Southern	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Veterinary toxicology	en
dc.title	Galenia africana	en
dc.title.alternative	Yellow bush	en
dc.title.alternative	Kraalbos	af
dc.title.alternative	Geelbos	af
dc.type	Still Image	en