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Blister beetle poisoning in horses.

T R Schoeb, R J Panciera

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Acute illness in horses caused by ingesting blister beetles (Epicauta spp) presents with abdominal pain, fever, and shock. Characteristic findings include hemoconcentration, hypocalcemia, and specific gastrointestinal and urinary tract lesions, aiding in diagnosing blister beetle poisoning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Toxicology
    • Equine Pathology
    • Insect-borne Diseases

    Background:

    • Blister beetles (Epicauta spp) are known toxicants to livestock.
    • Ingestion of contaminated hay can lead to acute equine illness.
    • Understanding the clinical and pathological manifestations is crucial for diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical signs and post-mortem findings in horses with acute blister beetle poisoning.
    • To evaluate the utility of these findings in diagnosing the condition.
    • To compare natural and experimental poisoning cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 21 case records of horses with suspected blister beetle poisoning.
    • Clinical data, hematologic and urinalysis results were analyzed.
    • Experimental poisoning of 5 horses to confirm findings.

    Main Results:

    • Clinical signs included abdominal pain, fever, depression, frequent urination, shock, and diaphragmatic flutter.
    • Hematology revealed hemoconcentration, neutrophilic leukocytosis, and hypocalcemia.
    • Post-mortem findings showed esophageal, cystitis, enterocolitis, and myocardial lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed signs and lesions are characteristic of blister beetle poisoning.
    • These findings are valuable for differential diagnosis.
    • Confirmation requires demonstrating horse access to blister beetle-contaminated hay.

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