Lead poisoning in the bovine animal

Authors

  • William C. Edwards Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
  • Bernard Wiedemann Canadian Valley Animal Clinic, El Reno, Oklahoma 73036

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1980no15p150-151

Keywords:

case reports, cattle diseases, lead, lead poisoning, poisoning, Symptoms, Toxicology, environment

Abstract

Gross and microscopic pathological changes associated with lead poisoning are minimal and diagnosis is most often made on the basis of lead analysis of blood or tissues. The differential diagnosis must include polioencephalomalacia, nervous coccidiosis, insecticide poisoning, rabies, pseudorabies, listeriosis, cerebral edema, brain abscesses and sodium ion toxicity.

Recommended treatment for lead poisoning includes parenteral administration of calcium disodium edetate. Oral administration of mineral oil, magnesium sulfate and calcium carbonate have also been recommended.

Cover image of the 15th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: A photo of the two curved towers of Toronto City Hall as seen through a sculpture and immaculately manicured flowerbeds.

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Published

1980-11-01

How to Cite

Edwards, W. C., & Wiedemann, B. (1980). Lead poisoning in the bovine animal. The Bovine Practitioner, 1980(15), 150–151. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1980no15p150-151

Issue

No. 15 (1980 November)

Section

Articles