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Suspected botulism in foxhounds

P G Darke, T A Roberts, J L Smart

    The Veterinary Record
    |August 7, 1976
    PubMed
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    An outbreak of acute paralysis in foxhounds was linked to botulism from contaminated meat. Botulinal toxin and Clostridium botulinum type C were identified, confirming the cause of the canine illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Toxicology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Acute paralysis outbreaks in canine populations can pose significant health risks.
    • Dietary indiscretions, such as consuming contaminated food, are potential causes of sudden neurological conditions in animals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cause of an acute paralysis outbreak in a pack of foxhounds.
    • To identify the etiological agent responsible for the observed clinical signs.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of affected foxhounds.
    • Detection of botulinal toxin in canine serum samples.
    • Microbiological analysis of suspect meat for Clostridium botulinum.

    Main Results:

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  • The outbreak was strongly associated with the ingestion of raw and partially cooked meat.
  • Botulinal toxin was detected in the serum of a recovering hound.
  • Clostridium botulinum type C was identified in the remaining meat batch.

    • Conclusions:

    • The paralysis outbreak in foxhounds was confirmed to be caused by botulism.
    • Contaminated meat containing Clostridium botulinum type C was the likely source of the toxin.
    • This case highlights the importance of food safety in animal diets to prevent toxin-induced diseases.