By Randhawa, C. S. and Randhawa, S. S. and Sharma, S. P., Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 1997
Description
54 cows and 465 buffaloes from villages in 4 districts of Punjab endemic for human fluorosis were subjected to clinical examination to study the prevalence of fluorosis [at an unspecified date]. The prevalence was 9.55, 5.45, 3.50 and 1.96% in Jhunir (Mansa), Bajakhana (Bathinda), Rure Ke Kalan (Sangrur) and Kathera (Ferozepur), respectively, with an overall prevalence of 7.71%. The disease was more common in buffaloes (97.5%) than cows (2.5%). Season, age, physiological status, breed and milk yield affected the occurrence of disease. Fluorosis was associated with toxic fluoride level (3.14ยค0.42 ppm) in underground water. Dental mottling, lameness and higher respiration and heart rates were common symptoms. Pallor of mucosae was noticed in severely affected animals. Reproductive disorders of prolonged postpartum anoestrus and increased incidence of vaginal prolapse were also recorded
54 cows and 465 buffaloes from villages in 4 districts of Punjab endemic for human fluorosis were subjected to clinical examination to study the prevalence of fluorosis [at an unspecified date]. The prevalence was 9.55, 5.45, 3.50 and 1.96% in Jhunir (Mansa), Bajakhana (Bathinda), Rure Ke Kalan (Sangrur) and Kathera (Ferozepur), respectively, with an overall prevalence of 7.71%. The disease was more common in buffaloes (97.5%) than cows (2.5%). Season, age, physiological status, breed and milk yield affected the occurrence of disease. Fluorosis was associated with toxic fluoride level (3.14ยค0.42 ppm) in underground water. Dental mottling, lameness and higher respiration and heart rates were common symptoms. Pallor of mucosae was noticed in severely affected animals. Reproductive disorders of prolonged postpartum anoestrus and increased incidence of vaginal prolapse were also recorded
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