Veterinary Taxicology

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCES

• This cannot be the sole basis for a diagnosis.
• It may be of help in assessing the direction in which further information has to be gathered.
• The veterinarian himself should undertake a search of the premises involved whenever possible.
• The investigator should bear in mind that the sources of poison may include fabric and fittings, covering and atmosphere within the accommodation frequented by the animal, discarded domestic or industrial waste, pesticides, food and water and any medicaments or mineral supplements provided.
• Any changes related to these, which preceded the suspected poisoning incidence, like change of feed/fodder, spray of green fodder with agrochemicals, urea-dressing of crops may provide valuable information regarding the source and nature of the poison involved.
• The investigator should also look for any factories in the neighbouring areas, as water and soil contaminated with these wastes can also add to toxic effects. The gas released from these factories may also cause toxic effects.

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