Spontaneous clinical toxicosis with Abrus precatorious Seeds in a dairy cow

A first lactation dairy cow was presented with the history of accidental consumption of Abrus precatorius seed with clinical signs of blood tinged feces and anorexia since a day. Rumen fluid evaluation revealed sluggish protozoal motility with a pH of 7.0. Hematology revealed moderate reduction in leukocyte count (3.05×10³/cmm) and total erythrocyte count (4.9×10⁶/cmm). Biochemical analysis revealed hypoproteinemia (4.2g/dl), mild Hypocalcemia (ionized calcium- 0.90 mmol/L), hypochloraemia (98 mmol/L) and hyponatremia (131.4 mmol/L). Electrocardiography was unremarkable. Animal treated with supportive care based on fluid therapy with Multielctrolyte solution.