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Loco disease
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penyakit loco
neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors
What is "loco disease"?
Loco disease, also known as locoism, is a condition that mainly affects cattle, sheep, and horses when they consume toxic plants containing certain chemicals. These toxic plants cause neurological damage and behavioral changes in affected animals. Symptoms of loco disease can include uncoordinated movements, muscle tremors, excessive salivation, and changes in behavior like aggression or lack of energy. In serious cases, it can lead to paralysis or death. Prevention involves identifying and removing toxic plants from grazing areas and providing other sources of feed for livestock. Treatment options are limited, and supportive care may be necessary to manage symptoms in affected animals.
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Immediate removal from areas with toxic plants prevents further loco disease cases.
Loco disease in livestock results from consuming toxic plants, leading to neurological issues.
Loco disease can cause economic losses due to decreased productivity in affected animals.
Research focuses on controlling and mitigating the impact of loco disease in livestock.
Livestock owners learn to identify and remove toxic plants to prevent loco disease.
