Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) toxicosis in North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli).
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Shaw, Stephanie D & Billing, Tony
- Affiliation:
- Auckland Zoo Conservation Medicine Centre
Abstract
From 2001 t0 2004, Westshore Wildlife Reserve observed five incidences of a vestibular syndrome in North Island brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli). These were suspected to be the result of ingesting the karaka berry (Corynocarpus laevigatus), which contains a neurotoxin (karakin).
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