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What is the primary cause of lupinosis in livestock?
What is the primary cause of lupinosis in livestock?
- Ingestion of lupine plants infected with Diaporthe toxica (correct)
- Intake of lupine plants with high zinc content
- Exposure to mold spores in contaminated hay
- Consumption of bitter lupines containing alkaloids
Which country has reported cases of lupinosis besides Australia and South Africa?
Which country has reported cases of lupinosis besides Australia and South Africa?
- India
- China
- Brazil
- New Zealand (correct)
What is a characteristic symptom of lupinosis in livestock?
What is a characteristic symptom of lupinosis in livestock?
- Skin lesions and hair loss
- Nervous system abnormalities
- Respiratory distress and fever
- Anorexia and jaundice (correct)
How do Phomposis-resistant lupines contribute to reducing lupinosis?
How do Phomposis-resistant lupines contribute to reducing lupinosis?
What is the role of zinc supplementation in treating lupinosis?
What is the role of zinc supplementation in treating lupinosis?
How does lupinosis differ from lupine poisoning in livestock?
How does lupinosis differ from lupine poisoning in livestock?
What is the aim of the treatment for animals affected by lupinosis?
What is the aim of the treatment for animals affected by lupinosis?
Which country primarily experiences the effects of lupinosis in sheep?
Which country primarily experiences the effects of lupinosis in sheep?
What are the clinical signs of lupinosis in animals?
What are the clinical signs of lupinosis in animals?
How can sheep be protected against liver injury induced by phomopsins?
How can sheep be protected against liver injury induced by phomopsins?
What is the recommended practice for sheep management after harvest?
What is the recommended practice for sheep management after harvest?
How can diagnosis of lupinosis be confirmed in animals?
How can diagnosis of lupinosis be confirmed in animals?
What is the causal fungus responsible for lupinosis in livestock?
What is the causal fungus responsible for lupinosis in livestock?
When does lupinosis primarily occur in livestock?
When does lupinosis primarily occur in livestock?
What are some early clinical signs of lupinosis in sheep and cattle?
What are some early clinical signs of lupinosis in sheep and cattle?
What is a common sequela in pregnant cattle or recently calved cows affected by lupinosis?
What is a common sequela in pregnant cattle or recently calved cows affected by lupinosis?
What secondary complication can arise from acute liver damage due to lupinosis?
What secondary complication can arise from acute liver damage due to lupinosis?
How do animals with lupinosis-associated myopathy typically present?
How do animals with lupinosis-associated myopathy typically present?
What are some characteristic gross pathological lesions associated with lupinosis?
What are some characteristic gross pathological lesions associated with lupinosis?
What changes are observed in animals with lupinosis-associated myopathy besides increased creatine kinase activities?
What changes are observed in animals with lupinosis-associated myopathy besides increased creatine kinase activities?
What is a common characteristic of the livers in chronic cases of lupinosis?
What is a common characteristic of the livers in chronic cases of lupinosis?
What is one of the potential findings in the brain of animals affected by lupinosis?
What is one of the potential findings in the brain of animals affected by lupinosis?
