Introduction
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) containing plants primarily cause hepatotoxicity and liver failure in horses but may also cause respiratory disease (equine Jaagsiekte) depending on the plants implicated. The three PA containing plant families involved with poisoning in horses include
· Asteraceae (Senecio spp, tansy ragwort).
· Tobaceae (Crotalaria spp, rattlebox).
· Boraginaceae (Heliotropum, Amsinckia, Trichodesma and Echium spp).
Who Should Enrol
Veterinarians
Course Design
Blended Course
Course Highlights
CPD points
Learning Outcomes
Continued Professional Development
Assessment
Test: Question and Answer
Accreditation
South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
1 CPD Point
AC/0462/21
Certification
Pass the test with 80% - Retries allowed: 3
