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MONENSIN POISONING: RARE BUT DEADLY.

Authors :
Sacopulos, Peter J.
Source :
Equus; Oct2018, Issue 493, p22-25, 4p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses ways to prevent monensin antibiotic poisoning in horses. Topics include use of monensin to feed cattle and poultry; death of horses at the Masterpiece Equestrian Center in Davie, Florida after consuming feed which had been purchased from Lakeland Animal Nutrition; low tolerance for monensin in horses; and the damage done by monensin to the mitochondria in the muscle cells throughout a horse's body, including the heart.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01490672
Issue :
493
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Equus
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
131605486