I ANIMAL HEALTH Poisoning , Lameness
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Iost toxic diseases can be divided into those which result from consumption or exposure to toxic chemicals or poisonous plants. They can be prevented by limiting access to these chemicals and plants. Copper Toxicity, Causes— (a) excessive copper ingestion, (b) absence of sufficient molybdenum in diet, (c) injury to liver tissue from plant alkaloids enabling the liver to store excess copper, (d) stress may trigger a hemolytic crisis (rapid anemia). Signs are onset of anemia, extreme thirst, weakness. Skin and mucous membranes
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