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August 25, 2025AnimalsOpen Access

Chronic Edema Associated with Cor Pulmonale in Cattle

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LCLaís G. CaymmiMMMúcio Fernando Ferraro de MendonçaPLPaula V. Leal

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Investigation reveals chronic edema from right heart failure in cattle, suggesting a toxic plant origin.

Key Points

  • Chronic edema was observed in affected cattle, indicating a serious health issue related to cor pulmonale.
  • Outbreaks were reported from October 2023 to April 2025, revealing a pattern linked to the dry season.
  • Pathological analysis showed significant thickening of pulmonary and heart arteries in 10 affected cattle compared to controls.
  • Epidemiological data suggests that a toxic plant in affected pastures is the likely cause of the disease.

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Caymmi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7df87567bf4f94ff4fachttps://doi.org/10.3390/ani15172501
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