Acute lead poisoning in beef cattle

Insurance liability claims, clinical, pathologic, toxicologic and epidemiological findings.

Authors

  • Terry M. Wilson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
  • William Ring R. D. #4, Mount Equity Road, Muncy, PA 17756
  • James Roof State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry, P. O. Box 1430, Harrisburg, PA 17105

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1984no19p198-203

Keywords:

cattle diseases, Forensic medicine, Lead, lead poisoning, Poisoning

Abstract

Lead Poisoning in cattle is possibly one of the most commonly diagnosed intoxications. Lead toxicosis in cattle may present as a neurological or intestinal syndrome and may be subacute, acute, or chronic. Sources of lead are variable and include oils, paints, lead batteries, and lead shot. Frequently the source of lead is undetermined.

In this unique report, we describe an acute outbreak of lead poisoning (ALP) in cattle which was traced to a discarded tractor battery. In addition, insurance liability claims are discussed and presented.

Cover image of the 19th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a vintage photo of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines

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Published

1984-11-01

Issue

No. 19 (1984 November)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Acute lead poisoning in beef cattle: Insurance liability claims, clinical, pathologic, toxicologic and epidemiological findings. (1984). The Bovine Practitioner, 1984(19), 198-203. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1984no19p198-203