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[Used motor oil poisoning in cattle. Report of a clinical case]
Tierarztliche Praxis. Supplement
|January 1, 1985
Abstract:
The clinical signs observed in a cow after oral ingestion of used motor oil (tractor crankcase oil) are described. The treatment consisted of rumentomy with removal of all the ingesta, establishing a temporary rumen fistula, and administration of rumen fluid and sodium sulphate. Isotonic saline, dextrose, sorbitol and amino acid solutions were administered parenterally for stabilisation of the circulatory and metabolic system. The factors coming into question for the toxic effect of used motor oil are discussed.
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