VPT 421: Veterinary Toxicology (2+0)

SOURCES OF ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS

• Organophosphorus compounds are used in the control of pests on crops and stored grains.
• They are used to treat parasitic infestations in animals.
• They are also used as flea collars in pets and as fly repellents and cockroach baits.
• Feed may be contaminated with OPC, animal premises may be dusted or sprayed, systemic over dosage of antiparasitic compounds, drinking water may be contaminated, empty pesticide containers are never empty and animals can be poisoned if they are fed or watered with these containers.