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/2263/8496Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG, 72 ppi. Photo 1: 7.2 kb; Photo 2: 14 kb. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria.DISTRIBUTION: Exotic plant originally from Europe, growing in orchards, gardens, etc. and on disturbed soil in the south western Cape region.BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: • A common annual weed in the southern- and south-western coastal regions of the Cape Province. • When crushed, it releases a musk smell, but it is still eaten by sheep, goats and ostriches. • Grows ±300 mm high. Flowers: Flowering June - October.TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Unknown photodynamic agent.SYNDROMES: Photosensitivity without icterus.SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Liver.CLINICAL SIGNS: Photosensitivity without icterus.©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 plantsPhotosensitivityPoisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, SouthernVeterinary toxicologyStill Image