Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus)Venter, ElnaUniversity of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology2009-04-022009-04-022002Botha, 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/2263/9436Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG, 72 ppi. Photo 1: 51.8 kb; Photo 2: 26.6 kb; Photo 3: 15.7 kb; Photo 4: 23.8 kb; Photo 5: 6.7 kb; Photo 6: 67.8 kb; Photo 7: 60.2 kb; Photo 8: 22.5 kb. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria.DISTRIBUTION: Occuring at medium to low altitudes in various types of deciduous woodland, most frequently on rocky koppies and often associated with termite mounds.TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Many of the species of the Euphorbiaceae (not all) contain a highly irritant latex.SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Skin and appendages.CLINICAL SIGNS: A drop of latex in the eye can lead to severe inflammation and temporary or permanent blindness. When the skin comes into contact with the latex, it results in vesicles and ulcers.TREATMENT: Affected skin should be gently washed to remove as much as possible of the latex. Corticosteroid ointments could be applied.©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 plantsLatexIrritantPoisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, SouthernVeterinary toxicologyStill Image