Metaldehyde poisoning of companion animals: a three-year retrospective study
| Autor: | Roma Antonella De, Miletti Gianluca, D’Alessio Nicola, Rossini Carmela, Vangone Lucia, Galiero Giorgio, Esposito Mauro |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol 61, Iss 3, Pp 307-311 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2450-8608 2017-0041 |
| DOI: | 10.1515/jvetres-2017-0041 |
| Popis: | Introduction: Intentional and accidental poisoning of animals is often caused by readily available commercial pesticides, such as the molluscicide metaldehyde. A retrospective analysis of suspected metaldehyde poisonings between 2014 and 2016 in Italy was conducted. Material and Methods: Biological matrices were collected for toxicological analyses in the course of routine Institute activity. A total of 183 organs from dogs and cats and 49 pieces of bait, here specificall y poisoned food used to lure animals, were analysed and the presence of metaldehyde was confirmed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Results: A high content of metaldehyde was demonstrated in the analysed samples from dogs and cats: 50 (27.3%) animals were found positive for metaldehyde intoxication together with 17 pieces of bait. Conclusion: The study emphasised the need for the control of metaldehyde use by the veterinary service. |
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