Hoff B, Boermans H J, Baird J D
Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph, Ontario.
Can Vet J. 1998 Jan;39(1):39-43.
During the 5-year period from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 1995, 887 diagnoses of metal toxicosis in domestic animals and wild birds were documented at the Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Most of these cases involved cattle, sheep, and birds. Lead toxicosis was diagnosed in 399 cases, copper toxicosis in 387, zinc toxicosis in 49, mercury toxicosis in 44, iron toxicosis in 4, and selenium in 4 cases. Trends in species affected and sources of metals are discussed.
在1990年1月1日至1995年12月31日的5年期间,安大略省农业、食品和农村事务部兽医实验室服务处记录了887例家畜和野鸟金属中毒的诊断病例。这些病例大多涉及牛、羊和鸟类。诊断出铅中毒399例,铜中毒387例,锌中毒49例,汞中毒44例,铁中毒4例,硒中毒4例。文中讨论了受影响物种的趋势和金属来源。