Aldicarb poisoning of dogs and cats in Gauteng during 2003.
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چکیده
A survey of aldicarb poisoning in companion animals was conducted by posting questionnaires to all private practitioners in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The survey was designed to determine the percentage of aldicarb cases seen, treatment regimen, clinical signs observed, proposals for preventative actions and more effective treatments. Other questions included duration of treatment, survival rate, cost to clients, post mortem findings and reasons for poisonings.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
دوره 75 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004