Diquat poisoning of dairy cattle by topical application.
This case report describes poisoning of dairy cattle from a dermal challenge of 50 to 100 mg/kg body weight diquat. Five of 36 cattle exposed, demonstrated clinical signs of intoxication, dehydration, and death over 5 days. Diquat poisoning of cattle by the dermal route has not previously been reported.
Whiting
T L
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Manitoba Agriculture and Food, Veterinary Services Branch, 545 University Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5S6.
Smyrl
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Spearman
J G
JG
Kernatz
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D004178:Diquat / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006540:Herbicides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*
D006540:Herbicides; D004178:Diquat