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Mortality in chickens associated with blister beetle consumption.

Authors :
Penrith ML
Naudé TW
Source :
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association [J S Afr Vet Assoc] 1996 Jun; Vol. 67 (2), pp. 97-9.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Mortality in young chickens was associated with blister beetle consumption. Two species of these insects, Cyaneolytta sp. and Cylindrothorax sp., were found in the chickens' crops, and erosive lesions in the gastrointestinal tract were compatible with blister beetle poisoning (cantharidiasis).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1019-9128
Volume :
67
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8765072