Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1971 · 27 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAnimal SciencesVeterinary Clinical SciencesDysphagiaEquine MedicineEquine ScienceSwallowing DisordersEquine Neurologic Examination
SUMMARY Nigropallidal encephalomalacia, a disease characterized by inability to swallow food and water, was diagnosed in a Washington horse. Russian knapweed, Centaurea repens, was incriminated as the cause.