Hepatogenous Photosensitization in a Neonatal Calf Raised on Brachiaria Decumbens Pasture

    May 2026 in “ ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE
    Larissa Almeida Oliveira, Isabella Isis Rodrigues Viana Sales, Larissa Almeida Oliveira, Maristela Aparecida Oliveira Dias, Adriana de Souza Coutinho, Djeison Lutier Raymundo, Rogério Magno do Vale Barroso, Hugo Shisei Toma
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    Studysummary This study reports a case of hepatogenic photosensitization in a 22-day-old lactating Tabapuã calf, induced by toxins ingested via breast milk from a mother fed Brachiaria decumbens pasture; treatment including pasture removal and medicinal intervention led to symptom remission.
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