Poultry waste associated type C botulism in cattle.
Botulism in UK cattle has been confirmed by demonstrating type C botulinum toxin in sera from affected animals. Evidence is presented indicating the source of intoxication to be poultry carcasses containing type C Clostridium botulinum and its toxin. The organism was also found in poultry litter and in alimentary tract samples from slaughtered animals. The implications of these findings are discussed.
D000821:Animal Feed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001906:Botulism / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D003014:Clostridium botulinum / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011200:Poultry / Q000382:microbiology*; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000592:standards; D014866:Waste Products / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014866:Waste Products; D001905:Botulinum Toxins