Arsenic Toxicities in Animals: Mechanisms, Clinical Manifestations and Treatment Strategies | Chapter 3 | Contemporary Research and Perspectives in Biological Science Vol. 11

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element present in the earth in various form (arsenate, arsenite) contaminates soil, water and causes toxicity to animal as well as human beings. Arsenic in various forms/compounds were releases about 7800 metric tons every year, contributing to widespread contamination. Arsenic found in cattle, sheep, chicken and ducks even in fishes due to water contamination, threatening animal food safety, so it is of serious matter need to take steps to get rid of. Arsenic circulates through natural and human activities, causing arsenic contamination of the human and animal habitat. The main routes of exposure of humans and most animals to arsenic through the ingestion then absorption through the skin. Animals having Arsenic intoxication showing various form per acute, acute and chronic form. Dehydration, weakness diarrhea and vomiting are the important symptoms were seen in affected animals. In case of sudden exposure, first treatment is to removal of contaminants, emesis is first step (in capable species), followed by activated charcoal with a cathartic and then oral administration of demulcents. If diagnosis were confirmed early treatment should be started with Dimercaprol, even is given within two hours after ingestion of the toxic metal. Intramuscular injection or intravenous injection in peanut oil because of water insolubility was the reason. Supportive therapy include fluid therapy produce additive effect and animal will improve the health condition. Nowadays various preparation available in market including curcumin (Haldi) is herbal compound can also be given @ 400 mg/kg will be very effective.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Kranti Sharma
Daushree Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Visvavidhalaya, Anjora, Durg, India.

 

Mukesh Sharma
Daushree Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Visvavidhalaya, Anjora, Durg, India.

 

Manoj Kumar Gendley
Daushree Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Visvavidhalaya, Anjora, Durg, India.

 

Namita Shukla
Daushree Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Visvavidhalaya, Anjora, Durg, India.

 

Shraddha nety
Daushree Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Visvavidhalaya, Anjora, Durg, India.

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