Case report: Bovine ethylene glycol toxicosis

  • Scott A. Fritz Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • Steve M. Ensley Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • Bradley L. Njaa Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol55no2p104-107
Keywords: bovine, nephrosis, ethylene glycol, toxicosis

Abstract

Acute death of 1-month-old calves on pasture that were accidentally exposed to an oil/antifreeze mix were investigated. Clinical signs were not observed and necropsy findings were non-specific. Histological diagnosis of calcium oxalate nephrosis with concurrent tubulointerstitial suppurative nephritis was supported by culture. Ethylene glycol exposure was confirmed via analytical methods.

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Published
2021-12-31
How to Cite
Fritz, S. A., Ensley, S. M., & Njaa, B. L. (2021). Case report: Bovine ethylene glycol toxicosis. The Bovine Practitioner, 55(2), 104-107. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol55no2p104-107
Issue
Vol. 55 No. 2 (2021)
Section
Articles