Accidental fenitrothion intoxication in young broilers.
Death from fenitrothion intoxication in young broiler chicks has never been reported. The mortality in this instance was 16.4% in the first week. The dead birds were found lying in a ventral position resting their heads on the floor. Prior to death dyspnea and paralysis occurred. A concentration of 120 mg fenitrothion/kg of litter (dry weight) was found.
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D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D005278:Fenitrothion / Q000506:poisoning*; D006799:Housing, Animal; D007306:Insecticides / Q000506:poisoning*; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D007306:Insecticides; D005278:Fenitrothion