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- Caused by ingestion of grains or grass contaminated by fungus Claviceps purpurae
- Affects especially cattle
- Toxic alkaloids damage capillary endothelium, peripheral arterial and venous constriction -> thrombosis and possible tissue ischaemia
- Clinical signs develop about a week after consumption
- Grossly:
- Red and swollen extremities
- Dry gangrene may develop on pinnae and tail