Edwards W C, Gregory D G, Vanhooser S L
Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078.
Vet Hum Toxicol. 1992 Jun;34(3):254-5.
Cases of iron, zinc, lead and copper poisoning in ostriches are discussed. Metallic proventricular foreign bodies are a potential source of heavy metal poisoning in ratites. Tissue levels of heavy metals and trace elements supporting these diagnoses are reviewed.