Slide Collection (Paraclinical Sciences - Pharmacology & Toxicology)
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A selection of slides created by lecturers in the Section of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Dept of Paraclinical Sciences, University of Pretoria. The focus of the collection is the botanical description and distribution of the plants in Southern Africa and also the clinical signs, necropsy, syndromes and treatment of affected animals. The slides were also published on a CD-ROM : Botha, CJ & Venter, E 2002, 'Plants poisonous to livestock in Southern Africa (CD-ROM)' University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Item Smodingium argutum(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Occurs in shaded valleys, often Acacia dominated thorn bush in low rainfall areas.Item Opuntia ficus-indica(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Originally from central Mexico, it is now to be found mostly in the drier regions of the country, along the coast, etc. Also cultivated as garden subjects and for drought feeding. Botanical description: General: Prickly pear is a branching shrub or tree with fleshy leaf-pads that are flattened, 1 - 3 cm thick, varying from heavy spined to spineless. Flowers: During November plants are covered with bright yellow to orange flowers that grow from the margins of the leaf-pads. Fruit: The succulent edible fruits are yellowish when ripe. They are covered with clusters of tiny spines.Item Vicia villosa(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Imported plant. Cultivated as pasture in the Western and Eastern Cape and Northern province.Item Nolletia gariepina(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: To be found in Namibia and the Northern Cape province. Growing on sand among rocks and in rock crevices on hills and mountain slopes. Almost always in association with granite.Item Euphorbia species(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Occuring at medium to low altitudes in various types of deciduous woodland, most frequently on rocky koppies and often associated with termite mounds.Item Crotalaria burkeana(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Occurs in mixed grassland or open sandy areas. Spreads rapidly in disturbed soil or trampled veld.Item Salsola tuberculatiformis(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Occurs in a wide range of dry habitats – plains, depressions and brackish soil. Very drought resistant.Item Agave americana(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Originally from South America. Planted for drought feeding, etc. Widespread.Item Rumex species(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Growing on disturbed soil or sometimes growing together with artificial pastures on cultivated land.Item Mesembryanthemaceae(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Mostly to be found in the drier regions of the country, along the coast, etc. Also cultivated as garden subject.Item Crotalaria species(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Usually in grassland. C. dura grows from sea level to 900 m above, while C. globifera can grow up to 1 500 m above sea level.Item Oxalis species(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed. Growing on nearly all soil types and under most climatic conditions. More than 200 species are found in South Africa; only two are exotic. Mostly in damp conditions in high rainfall areas. Often found as weeds in gardens.Item Fusarium graminearum(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Grows on different grains, e.g. maize and sorghum. Maize is produced mainly in the North-West, north-western, northern and eastern Free State, the Mpumalanga Highveld and the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands.Item Exotic Acacia species(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Originally from Australia. Now aggressive invader species to be found all over the country.Item Quercus robur(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Most common and best-known oak species in South Africa. Cultivated in colder, moister climatic areas – problematic in eastern and south western Cape and highveld of Kwazulu- Natal and Mpumalanga. Botanical description: General: Large trees. Exotic, cultivated in gardens, on farms, etc. Leaves: Deciduous. Alternate, simple, deeply lobed leaves. Slightly hairy and bright green when young. Later in the season they become smoother and darker. Fruit: Typical conical acorn and cup.Item Grasses and weeds(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyAristida spp. Three-awned grass, Steekgras. DISTRIBUTION: Usually to be found in disturbed, eroded soil or on hard bare gravelly soils.Item Solanum species(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: This family of plants is widely spread all over the country, often in places where the soil has been disturbed.Item Sesbania punicea(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Originally from South America, it is an escaped exotic and a declared weed that has to be eradicated in South Africa. Found especially along watercourses and on disturbed soil.Item Ricinus communis(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Commonly found along roadsides and watercourses and disturbed soil. It is planted in gardens and cultivated for medicinal purposes. A declared invader plant that has to be eradicated. Originally from tropical Africa.Item Poaceae(2002) Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; christo.botha@up.ac.za; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and ToxicologyDISTRIBUTION: Widespread grasses that occur naturally in all kinds of veld types.