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Haemorrhagic claw lesions in newborn piglets due to selenium toxicosis during pregnancy.

Authors :
Mensink CG
Koeman JP
Veling J
Gruys E
Source :
The Veterinary record [Vet Rec] 1990 Jun 23; Vol. 126 (25), pp. 620-2.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

In a sow herd piglets were born with haemorrhagic lesions on the proximal wall and sole of the claws of all their feet due to abnormal horn formation. High concentrations of selenium were detected in the liver and kidney of the piglets and appeared to be associated with these lesions. A selenium rich premix added to the rations of the sows in the second half of gestation was the origin of this selenium intoxication.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0042-4900
Volume :
126
Issue :
25
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Veterinary record
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2378047