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Analysis of Iophenoxic Acid Analogues in Small Indian Mongoose (Herpestes Auropunctatus) Sera for Use as an Oral Rabies Vaccination Biological Marker

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[Bromadiolone poisoning in foxes].

J Kupper¹, T Grobosch, R Kistler

¹Institut für Veterinärpharmakologie und -toxikologie der Universität Zurich. jacqueline.kupper@vetpharm.unizh.ch

Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde

|August 29, 2006

Summary

Inappropriate use of bromadiolone rodenticide led to the deaths of at least 40 foxes. This anticoagulant poisoning was confirmed by detecting bromadiolone in fox tissues, highlighting risks to wildlife.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Veterinary Medicine
Environmental Science

Context:

A case report from northeastern Switzerland details the misuse of bromadiolone bait.
The rodenticide was applied against water voles (Arvicola terrestris).

Purpose:

To report a case of wildlife poisoning due to rodenticide misuse.
To confirm bromadiolone toxicity in non-target species.

Summary:

Inappropriate application of 0.02% bromadiolone bait resulted in the deaths of approximately 40 foxes (Vulpes vulpes).
Postmortem examinations and laboratory analysis confirmed bromadiolone poisoning by detecting the rodenticide in blood and bodily fluids.
Bromadiolone functions by inhibiting vitamin K1 epoxide reductase, disrupting the vitamin K cycle.

Impact:

Demonstrates the significant risk of secondary poisoning to non-target wildlife from anticoagulant rodenticides.
Underscores the need for responsible and regulated use of rodenticides to prevent ecological harm.
Highlights the importance of veterinary toxicology in identifying and confirming environmental poisoning events.