Journal of Animal Research
Year : 2011, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 35) Last page : ( 39)
Print ISSN : 2249–5290.

Secondary photosensitization due to Lantana poisoning in buffalo

Sharma Neelesh^1,*, Assistant Professor, Koul Aditi Lal², Assistant Professor, Mahapatra P.S.², Associate Professor, Hussain Kafil¹, Assistant Professor

Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura, Jammu, India

Present Address: ¹Department of Veterinary, Medicine & Juvisprundence

² Department of Veterinary Biochemistry

* Corressponding Author: Email: drneelesh_sharma@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 23 January, 2012.

Received:  25  August,  2011; Accepted:  21  October,  2011.

Abstract

In the present study, 8 years old buffalo was suspected for Lantana poisoning on the basis of history and clinical examination and treated with symptomatic medicines. The case was treated with activated charcoal, fluid therapy, liver tonic, antihistaminic and rumeno-tonic for four days. Glycerin was recommended for superficial application. Animal started improvement from 2^nd day after treatment and was completely recovered after 8 days of treatment. Animal was recovered completely after 8 days of treatment.

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Keywords

Buffalo, Photosensitization, Lantana poisoning.

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