title: Update on sulfur-related polioencephalomalacia.
abstract: Sulfur-related polioencephalomalacia is frequently associated with a high total sulfur intake by ruminants. The onset of clinical signs coincides with excessive ruminal sulfide production. Measurement of ruminal gas cap hydrogen sulfide makes it possible to identify cattle with potentially hazardous total sulfur intake. Evaluation of all potential sulfur sources is necessary to estimate total dietary sulfur concentration, which can lead to prevention strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA. dgould@cvmbs.colostate.edu
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Gould
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004678:Encephalomalacia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000662:veterinary; D006109:Poaceae / Q000737:chemistry; D011041:Poisoning / Q000662:veterinary*; D012417:Rumen / Q000378:metabolism; D012418:Ruminants; D013455:Sulfur / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis / Q000506:poisoning*; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D013455:Sulfur; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide