Devastating endosulfan poisoning in Korean native cattle.
- Author:
Bo ram LEE
1
;
Hyun Kyoung LEE
;
Kyung Hyun LEE
;
Soon Seek YOON
;
Meekyung KIM
;
Jung Won PARK
;
Seon Hyang JEONG
;
Myoung Heon LEE
;
You Chan BAE
Author Information
1. Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, Anyang 430-757, Korea. kyusfather@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
cattle;
endosulfan;
neurological sign;
pesticide;
poisoning
- MeSH:
Animals;
Bacteria;
Cattle*;
Endosulfan*;
Gastrointestinal Contents;
Poisoning*;
Salivation;
Seizures
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2013;53(4):269-271
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Here, we report the poisoning case of 10 cows. Several distinct clinical signs such as convulsion, excessive salivation, circling, lateral recumbency, and death were observed. Necropsy and histopathological examination did not reveal any significant abnormal findings. Moreover, no bacteria or viruses were detected in tissue, blood, and feeding food. However, endosulfan was detected from the stomach contents and microbials. Our results strongly suggest that death of cows may be closely associated with endosulfan poisoning.