Case report
Phosphine gas detected in the rumen content of dead calves
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol34no2p127-129Keywords:
pesticides, phosphine, poisoning, rumen, rumen fluidAbstract
158 calves were fed maize containing aluminium phosphatide tablets added to it the previous day. 24 h later, 4 calves were found dead and 15-20 were sick. The only significant finding at PM examination were lung lesions caused by previously diagnosed pneumonia. A strong odour resembling garlic or rotten fish was noted in the rumen of all dead calves. The owners indicated that they noticed the same odour when they fed the maize. Toxic phosphine gas was detected in the rumen content of dead calves.
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2000-05-01
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Case report: Phosphine gas detected in the rumen content of dead calves. (2000). The Bovine Practitioner, 34(2), 127-129. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol34no2p127-129