Diquat poisoning of dairy cattle by topical application.

Authors :: Whiting TL
Smyrl T
Spearman JG
Kernatz S
Source :: The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne [Can Vet J] 2001 Oct; Vol. 42 (10), pp. 799-801.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: This case report describes poisoning of dairy cattle from a dermal challenge of 50 to 100 mg/kg body weight diquat. Five of 36 cattle exposed, demonstrated clinical signs of intoxication, dehydration, and death over 5 days. Diquat poisoning of cattle by the dermal route has not previously been reported.

Subjects :: Administration, Topical
Animals
Cattle
Cattle Diseases pathology
Diquat administration & dosage
Fatal Outcome
Female
Herbicides administration & dosage
Cattle Diseases chemically induced
Diquat poisoning
Herbicides poisoning

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0008-5286
Volume :: 42
Issue :: 10
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 11665429

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