Cholestane glycosides, which have steroidal structures, are extremely toxic.
SYNDROMES:
Diarrhoea.
SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
Gastro-intestinal system.
CLINICAL SIGNS:
Latent period of 24 hours or longer, - anorexia, - depression (drowsy).
Severe, persistent, atery diarrhoea (lasting up to 3 weeks).
In cattle temporary (up to 8 weeks) or permanent blindness or amaurosis occurs 10 – 14 days later.
Peracute deaths may occur.
TREATMENT:
Symptomatic and supportive.
Activated charcoal – some success.
Fluids / electrolyte replacement.