Are ovine fenugreek (<i>Trigonella foenum‐graecum</i>) staggers and kangaroo gait of lactating ewes two clinically and pathologically similar nervous disorders?

Ca, Bourke

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2009.00393.x

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“…40 A staggers syndrome with quadraparesis has been reported with fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) consumption in Victoria and South Australia, acute cerebral oedema being found in rapidly developing cases and Wallerian degeneration of peripheral nerves when there is chronic duration. 41 A convulsive syndrome is produced in sheep in northern Australia following consumption of Terminalia oblongata (yellow-wood) 2,3 and ingestion of Pisum sativum (field pea) in Victoria and southern Queensland causes manic behaviour in cattle and sheep. 2,42 Hoya australis (hoya, wax flower) may cause incoordination, muscle tremors, and clonic and tetanic spasms when grazed by cattle and sheep in inland Queensland 43 and consumption of Chamaecytisus proliferus (tagasaste) by cattle in Western Australia is associated with a staggers syndrome and congenital leucoencephalopathy.…”

Section: Ryegrass Staggers Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne) Staggmentioning

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“…A recent report suggests that R. rosea ataxia in sheep may be the result of depletion of cerebellar Purkinje cells 40 . A staggers syndrome with quadraparesis has been reported with fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum‐graecum) consumption in Victoria and South Australia, acute cerebral oedema being found in rapidly developing cases and Wallerian degeneration of peripheral nerves when there is chronic duration 41 . A convulsive syndrome is produced in sheep in northern Australia following consumption of Terminalia oblongata (yellow‐wood) 2,3 and ingestion of Pisum sativum (field pea) in Victoria and southern Queensland causes manic behaviour in cattle and sheep 2,42 .…”

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Neurological diseases of ruminant livestock in Australia. II: toxic disorders and nutritional deficiencies

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“…Studies in animal models suggest a low acute toxic potential of fenugreek seeds by oral route at 2 and 5 g/kg bw in mice and rats, respectively, and intraperitoneal route at 0.65 and 3.5 g/kg bw in mice and rats, respectively 81 . As described in cattle 80 , myopathy may be caused by feeding cattle solely on fenugreek straw, leading to intoxication or an induced deficiency state 110 .…”

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Ethnoveterinary Uses of Certain Yemeni Plants: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

Alasbahi

Groot

2021

Planta Med

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Livestock is an important and integral component of agriculture production in Yemen and contributes 28% of the total agricultural production income. Research in the field of Yemeni ethnoveterinary medicine is limited to a few studies. Therefore, our work aims to substantiate scientifically the ethnoveterinary use of some documented plant species based on a literature review of their bioactivities and toxicological properties. Searching the scientific literature has revealed various pharmacological activities that may support the claimed healing activities of 11 out of 14 plant species for some of their ethnoveterinary utilization. This comprises the use of Aloe spp. latex for constipation, worms, boils, and wounds; Boswellia sacra underbark for wounds and its oleo-gum resin for mastitis; Soqotraen Boswellia species as an insect repellent; Cissus rotundifolia for stomach pain; Cyphostemma digitatum as an appetite stimulant; Psiadia punctulate for bone fracture; Pulicaria undulata as an insect repellent; combinations of Aristolochia bracteolate with Sorghum bicolor grains for bloating; Rumex nervosus and salt for eye pimples; and Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds with Hordeum vulgare grains for constipation. Some plants were found to demonstrate various toxic effects in in vivo and in vitro experimental studies. The local administration of Calotropis procera latex was also reported to induce an intense inflammatory response. It can be concluded that our work has provided valuable scientific information on the biological and toxic activities of some Yemeni ethnoveterinary remedies that could be utilized for the benefit of farmers to ration the use of these remedies and avoiding their toxicity.

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“…This clinical review speculates that bovine fenugreek staggers and kangaroo gait of lactating ewes are two clinically and pathologically similar nervous disorders 5 . The review reports unpublished data from veterinarians in the field, and highlights the similarities in the conditions.…”

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Jackson

2009

Aust Veterinary J

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Training in dealing with distress, anxiety and depression may improve the psychological well-being of veterinarians, and may be a method of limiting the numbers of people leaving the profession, 1 a Health Risks of Australian Veterinarians study suggests. In a questionnaire sent to veterinary graduates qualifying between 1960 and 2000, 2125 completed psychological scales, an overall response of 37%. One-third of veterinarians reported more anxiety than the midpoint of the scale, and 3% reported extreme anxiety. Less than 1% reported extreme depression, but there was a trend for increasing distress, anxiety and depression in more recent graduates. There was no clear relation between type of practice and mental health. The authors note the proviso of the low response rate and possibility of selection bias in their study, as they have no data on the psychological health of non-respondents, but results were similar to those in other professional or managerial jobs reported in the UK. Psychological health was worse for recent graduates and those who work long hours. Intravenous Alfaxan-CD® in young catsA study of intravenous Alfaxan-CD® for anaesthesia suggests that both premedication and dilution significantly reduce the induction dose in healthy cats, and that premedication results in significantly faster recovery.2 Alfaxan-CD® is a new formulation of alfaxalone that can be safely given to cats and dogs at five times the reported effective dose. This study included 35 young, healthy Domestic Short-hair cats. Three anaesthetic protocols were used, similar to those seen in companion animal clinics in Australia. Results showed no significant difference in induction times or duration of anaesthesia between the three protocols. The label dose of Alfaxan-CD® is between 2 and 5 mg/kg, but results suggest that intubation is possible at much lower doses in young healthy cats if premedication and a 5 mg/mL concentration is used. The commonest complication was hypertension. A wide dose range was required to achieve intubation, suggesting that the drug should be administered slowly to give the minimum effective dose. Open patch grafting and cardiopulmonary bypassSmall dogs with pulmonary stenosis that cannot have balloon valvuloplasty could be candidates for open patch grafting and cardiopulmonary bypass, results of a retrospective analysis suggest.

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Are ovine fenugreek (Trigonella foenum‐graecum) staggers and kangaroo gait of lactating ewes two clinically and pathologically similar nervous disorders?

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Neurological diseases of ruminant livestock in Australia. II: toxic disorders and nutritional deficiencies

Neurological diseases of ruminant livestock in Australia. II: toxic disorders and nutritional deficiencies

Ethnoveterinary Uses of Certain Yemeni Plants: A Review of the Scientific Evidence

IN THIS ISSUE – March 2009

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