Metaplasia cartilaginosa en aurícula derecha de ovino, atribuible al consumo de Trisetum flavescens

The case of a 2.5-year-old sheep sent for diagnostic evaluation is presented. At the necropsy, mucoid degeneration coronary fat, pleural adhesions, hypostatic congestion, hemoperitoneum, reticulum, rumen, omasum, and abomasum distention were found. most significant finding was whitish, hard-to-touch appearance right atrium. atrial sample decalcified sectioning histopathology study. histology section performed revealed: extensive areas cartilaginous metaplasia, swelling, undulation cardiac muscle fibers, fatty infiltration between as well figures compatible with Sarcocystis. clinical chemistry indicated hyperphosphatemia hypermagnesemia. According to process evaluation, metaplasia atrium, associated ingestion Trisetum flavescens In different animal species, probability progressive poisoning from consumption toxic plants risk that can occur in any production system.