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[Doxycycline poisoning in veal calves]
A A Zeeuwen1, A C van Exsel, F H Jaartsveld
1Stichting Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren in Zuid-Nederland, Boxtel.
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|December 15, 1993
Summary
Sudden deaths in veal calves treated with doxycycline were linked to pulmonary edema, myocardial degeneration, and myocarditis. Further research is needed to explore potential drug interactions contributing to these adverse effects.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Animal Health
Context:
- Sudden unexplained deaths in veal calves.
- Doxycycline administration as a common treatment in calf husbandry.
- Need for post-mortem diagnostics in livestock mortality.
Purpose:
- To investigate the cause of sudden death in veal calves receiving doxycycline.
- To identify pathological findings associated with doxycycline treatment.
- To explore potential etiological factors, including drug interactions.
Summary:
- Post-mortem examinations of veal calves that died suddenly after doxycycline treatment revealed significant findings.
- Pathological results included pulmonary edema, myocardial degeneration, and myocarditis.
- These findings suggest doxycycline toxicity or adverse drug reactions as a potential cause of mortality.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential cardiotoxic effects of doxycycline in young bovines.
- Underscores the importance of considering drug interactions in veterinary medicine.
- Informs veterinary practitioners about potential risks associated with doxycycline use in calves.