Clinical Case Study: Acute Livestock Toxicology & Poisoning
Acute toxicity in ruminants (cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats) presents a high mortality veterinary emergency. Poisoning broadly falls into 2 clinical categories namely- Anti-Nutritional Plant Toxins (e.g. HCN/Cyanide in immature sorghum, Nitrates/Nitrites, Saponins), and Chemical/Heavy Metal Ingestion (Organophosphates, Organochlorines, Carbamates, Arsenic, Lead). Since ruminant gastrointestinal anatomy lacks an emetic reflex (preventing vomiting), ingested toxins are … Read more