Pantnagar Journal of Research

Abstract

An approximately 5-year-old crossbred female cattle weighing about 250 kg, from Kashipur (Uttarakhand) was reported of having digestive problems, in-coordination and weakness since last 5 days. Blood and faecal samples were collected for further diagnosis. Flame atomic absorption spectrometry (F-AAS) revealed significant levels of lead (0.37 ppm) in the blood sample. Calcium-disodium EDTA, multivitamin and supportive therapy was given to the animal. After seven days of treatment, there was a notable improvement in the condition of animal. All the clinical signs returned to normal after two weeks of medication, and the animal recovered completely.