Crotalaria spectabilis Toxicity in Chickens.

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Abstract
Concentrations of 0.05% to 5% Crotalaria spectabilis seed were fed to chicks. All concentrations of the legume were shown to be toxic. Concentrations in excess of 0.3% produced death in all birds within 18 days. When less than 0.2% was fed there was a marked reduction in weight gain. In birds which died, hemorrhage was frequently observed in liver, lungs and the pericardium. Atrophy of liver and ascites were constantly encountered in test birds after death.

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