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===[[Contact Dermatitis]]===

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===Ergot ~~poisoning~~===

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===[[Ergot Poisoning]]===

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*Caused by ingestion of grains or grass contaminated by fungus ''Claviceps purpurae''

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*Affects especially cattle

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*Toxic alkaloids damage capillary endothelium, peripheral arterial and venous constriction -> thrombosis and possible tissue ischaemia

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*Clinical signs develop about a week after consumption

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*Grossly:

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**Red and swollen extremities

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**[[Necrosis - Pathology#Dry Gangrene|Dry gangrene]] may develop on pinnae and tail

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~~[[Category:Integumentary System - Chemical Damage]]~~

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