Clinical Signs of Petroleum Product Toxicosis in Ruminants

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

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Strong petroleum odor of breath and feces

Recumbency

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Cardiac arrhythmias

Abortions

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Decreased milk production; hydrocarbons can appear in milk within 24 hours after exposure

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