Hepatogenous photosensitisation in cows grazing turnips (Brassica rapa) in South Africa

Hepatogenous photosensitisation in cows grazing turnips (Brassica rapa) in South Africa

Holstein cows on a farm in the Humansdorp district, Eastern Cape province, South Africa, developed reddened, painful teat skin 3 days after grazing a mixed forage crop dominated by bulb turnip (Brassica rapa, Barkant cultivar). The crop was grazed 45 days after planting and 10% of the herd developed...

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Main Authors: Anthony J. Davis, Mark G. Collett, Johan C.A. Steyl, Jan G. Myburgh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
Subjects:
brassica rapa
forage turnip
dairy cattle
teat lesions
barkant
brassica-associated liver disease
hepatogenous photosensitivity
south africa
Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/2106

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