“Orogi” Poisoning in Cattle In Hanang District, Arusha Tanzania: Case Report

Abstract

A survey was carried out to investigate and establish the incidence of 'orogi' poisoning, clinical manifestations and identifying the plant species incriminated. The incidence of 'orogi' poisoning from six villages surveyed was 48%, with animals presenting with  laminitic signs which included, elongated and inflamed hooves, stiff gait, and separation of the horny and sensitive laminae of the hooves in advanced cases. Crotalaria barkae was found to occur widely in the six villages and was probably the cause of the disease. The plants good palata bility influenced milk production in lactating cows in early days of feeding, but continued feeding lead to intoxication. Removal of animals from the contaminated pastures, and symptomatic treatment with hydrocortisone acetate and furosemide resulted in variable recovery. Based on differential diagnosis, other conditions seemed not to be significant for the current syndrome