Intoxication in cattle from Cestrum diurnum

Twenty-six Holstein calves with clinical and pathological effects suggestin g a toxic plant intoxication were studied. A view of the plants in the regi on and blood examination (hemogram, albumin, total protein, calcium and pho sphorus) and determination of bone calcium were done. Five calves were slau ghtered and pathological examinations were performed. Observed metabolic, p athological and clinical alterations were compatible with intoxication from Cestrum diurnum.