VPT 421: Veterinary Toxicology (2+0)

CLINICAL SYMPTOMS

• Molybdenosis in cattle is characterized by persistent severe scouring with the passage of liquid faeces full of gas bubbles. This is known as peat scours or tearts or teart disease.
• Affected animals loose weight, develop harsh, staring coats and their condition slowly deteriorates.
• Affected animals show abnormal pacing gait and this is called as pacing disease.
• Depigmentation of the hair occurs and this is visible mainly around the eyes giving a spectacled appearance to the affected animal.
• In less severe cases there may be a general unthriftiness and stunted growth in young animals.
• Sheep and young animals show stiffness of the back and legs and reluctance to rise. This condition is known as enzootic ataxia in Australia and swayback disease in UK.