Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus)Venter, ElnaUniversity of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology2008-12-192008-12-192002Botha, 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.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/8497Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG. Photo 1: 23.1 kb, 300 ppi; Photo 2: 57.2 kb, 300 ppi; Photo 3: 40.4 kb, 150 ppi; Photo 4: 14.6 kb, 300 ppi; Photo 5: 7.2 kb, 72 ppi. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria.DISTRIBUTION: Cultivated cash crop.BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: Plants grow ±1 m high. Leaves: Heart-shaped leaves. Flowers: White flowers Seeds: Typical 3-sided seeds, shaped like a pyramid. Cultivated for seed. Used in chicken and bird feeds. Seeds used to bake special health breads.TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Photodynamic agent: Fagopyrin. Occurs in all parts of the plant – also in the seed. It remains toxic on dessication.SYNDROMES: Primary photosensitivity.SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Liver, skin and appendages.CLINICAL SIGNS: Ingestion of buckwheat results in a primary photosensitization caused by fagopyrin, resulting in photodermatitis.©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.Plant poisoningToxicologyPlant poisoning in animalsPoisonous plantsPhotosensitivityFagopyrinPoisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, SouthernVeterinary toxicologyStill Image