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van Mol W, Chantillon L, Geerinckx L, Coppens J, Clinquart J, Pas M, Bokma J, Pardon B. Abomasitis associated with halofuginone intoxication in pre-weaned calves. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:8. [PMID: 38172952 PMCID: PMC10763274 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03850-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In this case series abomasitis as a consequence of halofuginone intoxication is suspected. CASE PRESENTATION Seven Belgian-Blue calves with complaints of anorexia and weight loss were presented to an university clinic. Ultrasonography showed thickening and edema of the abomasal wall in all cases, suggesting abomasitis. Abomasitis was confirmed on necropsy in three cases. Retrospective analysis clarified the uptake of an overdose of halofuginone lactate (348-421 µg/kg/day). Four animals fully recovered after removal of halofuginone lactate administration, therapy for comorbidities (pneumonia, diarrhoea) and supportive therapy. CONCLUSION To the authors' knowledge, this case series is the first report associating halofuginone lactate use with abomasitis. This was suspected after clinical improvement of four of the presented animals after terminating the administration of a high dose of halofuginone lactate, and exclusion of other possible causes. Underlying mechanisms are still unclear.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wouter van Mol
- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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- Veterinary Center Trigenio, Dorsel 38, Medvet-AML, Emiel Vloorsstraat 9, 2560, 2020, Nijlen, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, 9820, Belgium
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Schild CO, Giannitti F, Medeiros RMT, da Silva Silveira C, Caffarena RD, Poppenga RH, Riet-Correa F. Acute lead arsenate poisoning in beef cattle in Uruguay. J Vet Diagn Invest 2019; 31:307-310. [PMID: 30734668 DOI: 10.1177/1040638719831413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We describe and illustrate lesions in an outbreak of lead arsenate poisoning in beef cattle that ingested pesticide residues stored in an abandoned building of a former orange orchard. Of 70 exposed cattle, 14 had diarrhea, paresis, ataxia, recumbency, and/or seizures. Ten of the affected animals died after a clinical course of 12-18 h. Pathologic findings in 3 steers included extensive necrohemorrhagic, ulcerative rumenitis, omasitis, and abomasitis; lymphocytolysis in lymphoid organs; and nephrosis. Hepatic arsenic and lead levels in cases 1-3 were 20, 24, and 31 ppm, and 8.3, 25, and 9.4 ppm, respectively. Lesions in the forestomachs and lymphoid tissues have been rarely reported in cases of lead arsenate poisoning. In southern South America, these lesions are indistinguishable from those produced by Baccharis coridifolia, a toxic plant that contains macrocyclic trichothecenes, thus these conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis of necrotizing lesions in alimentary and lymphoid organs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Carlos O Schild
- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA), Plataforma de Investigación en Salud Animal, Estación Experimental INIA La Estanzuela, Colonia, Uruguay (Schild, Giannitti, da Silva Silveira, Caffarena, Riet-Correa).,Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay (Schild, Caffarena).,Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil (Medeiros).,Veterinary Population Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN (Giannitti).,California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory, University of California, Davis, CA (Poppenga)
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