Case Report

Suspected nitrite poisoning in pigs caused by Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik. ('herderstassie', shepherd's purse) : case report

W.J. Wiese, J.P.J. Joubert
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association | Vol 72, No 3 | a644 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/jsava.v72i3.644 | © 2001 W.J. Wiese, J.P.J. Joubert | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 09 July 2001 | Published: 09 July 2001

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Abstract

Nitrite poisoning in pigs was suspected when 4 of 18 pigs died in a piggery near Ellisras in the Northern Province. The pigs showed typical brownish discolouration of the blood at autopsy. It was established that they ingested vegetable tops and weeds from the adjacent garden as part of their daily ration. Of the available plants, only Capsella bursa-pastoris contained nitrites. The drinking water and some of the other plants tested positive for nitrates but not for nitrites. This is the first report of suspected nitrite poisoning in pigs caused by Capsella bursa-pastoris.

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Capsella Bursa-Pastoris; Nitrite Poisoning; Pigs

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