THE ACUTE TOXICITY OF RIEDELIELLA-GRACIFLORA IN CALVES

Three calves received 10 g Riedeliella graciflora dry leaves/kg body w eight by gavage. Blood samples were taken immediately before plant adm inistration and at 2,4,6,12 and 24 hours later; serum ALT,AST, AP, TB, urea and creatinine were determined. After R graciflora administratio n, the calves had anorexia, profound depression and recumbency prior t o death. Creatinine levels increased markedly until death. Severe tubu lar nephrosis was consistently observed.