Clinical Signs of Petroleum Product Toxicosis in Ruminants
Acute | Subacute | Chronic |
|---|---|---|
Ruminal atony | Depression | Lethargy |
Bloat | Pulmonary dysfunction | Anorexia |
Emesis | Anorexia | Weight loss |
Weakness and incoordination | Ruminal atony | Decreased growth |
Dyspnea and coughing | Constipation | Chronic cough |
Diarrhea | Coughing | Impaired reproductive performance |
Constipation | Lameness | — |
Strong petroleum odor of breath and feces | Recumbency | — |
Cardiac arrhythmias | Abortions | — |
Decreased milk production; hydrocarbons can appear in milk within 24 hours after exposure | — | — |