development of a pcr-based method for detection of delphinium spp. in poisoned cattle
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Development of a PCR-Based Method for Detection of Delphinium spp. in Poisoned CattleDaniel Cook
Delphinium (Larkspur)
Clinical Signs
-Staggering gait-Muscular trembles-Periodic sternal then lateral recumbency (this can lead to death for various reasons)-Difficulty breathing (rapid and shallow)-Death occurs from respiratory paralysis and/or
bloat
N
OH
OH
OCH 3
OCH3
CH3OO
CH3O
O
N
O
O
Methyllycaconitine (MLA)
Toxic Alkaloids
Objective
To develop a diagnositc tool to identify poisonous plants ingested by animals
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
A DNA Photocopier
Primer Design
Primer Specificity
1- D. occidentale
2 – D. nutallianum
3 - D. andersonii
4 – D. glaucescens
5 – D. scaposum
6 – D. ramosum
7 – D. barbeyi
8 – D. occidentale
9 – Aconitum
10 – M. sativa (alfalfa)
Methods
In Vivo Rumen Digestion (Live Cow)5 grams of larkspur incubated in digestion bags in rumen of cannulated cows
Time Course 4h-48h
DNA extraction PCR Agarose gel electrophoresis – 1.5%
Live Cow Digestion
Methods
In Vitro Rumen Digestion (Dead Cow)5 grams of larkspur incubated in digestion bags in rumen fluid in incubator
Time Course 8h-48h
DNA extraction PCR Agarose gel electrophoresis – 1.5%
Dead Cow Digestion
Methods
In Vitro Rumen Digestion (Poisoned Cow that Died)5 grams of larkspur incubated in digestion bags in rumen of cannulated cows (8h) removed and incubated in rumen fluid in incubator
Time Course 8h-72h
DNA extraction PCR Agarose gel electrophoresis – 1.5%
Poisoned Cow
Dilutions-sensitivity of detection
Larkspur (g) : Alfalfa (g) 8 hours of live digestion Sensitivity to PCR Mimic cow rumen content (larkspur likely would
represent 5-10% of rumen contents in poisoned animal
Dilutions-(Plant Material only)
Digested Dilutions
Summary
Larkspur specific primers were developed Larkspur can be detected 48-72 after ingestion of
larkspur and death of animal. Larkspur can be detected in matrix more dilute than what
one would expect to find in rumen of poisoned animal Results suggest this has potential as a diagnostic tool
Acknowledgements
Jim Pfister John Constantino Jessie Roper Kermit Price
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