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Mycotoxins |
Renal and hepatotoxic Immune suppression Neuro signs |
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Organophosphate |
Birds 10-20x more sensitive to acetylcholinesterase inhibitors Exposure - inhalation or skin absorption Csx: tremors, seizures, paralysis Tx: atropine |
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PTFE |
Non-stick pans, self cleaning ovens, hair straighteners etc Pathology not entirely understood Arrhythmias, pulmonary congestion, heart failure Lungs red and wet, watery red fluid from nares Tx: humidified O2, nsaids, broadspec ABS May have permanent damage |
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Lead |
Similar element to Ca Solubilised in ventruculus by grinding and acidity Absorbed across intestinal mucosa Most goes into bone, rest in blood or nervous tissue Mimics Ca actions -> neuromuscular disturbance, GI reduced motility Red cell fragility > anaemia Oxidative damage to liver, kidney, GI Blood lead levels > 1.7 confirms |
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Zinc causes |
GI inflammation Pancreatitis Neurological signs - paresis or paralysis Damage to RBCs |
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Vit D toxicity |
Increased intestinal absorption of Ca HyperCa > Ca in ST Kidneys large, firm, pale and gritty Necrosis and ST mineralisation |
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Vit A toxicity |
Peeling sloughing skin Anorexia nausea Weakness, tremors, paralysis, death |
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Vit A deficiency |
Squamous metaplasia and hyperkeratosis Affects mostly upper GI and resp tract |
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Iron storage disease |
Mynahs, toucans Efficiency at absorbing dietary iron Liver disease > ascites |
