Toxicology of sulfur in ruminants: review
This review deals with the toxicology of sulfur in ruminants including toxicity, neurotoxic effects, and mechanism of toxic action of hydrogen sulfide, clinical signs, and treatment. It will report effects of excessive intake of sulfur by ruminants on feed intake, animal performance, ruminal digestion and motility, rumination, and other physiological functions. Poisoning of animals with sulfur from industrial emissions (sulfur dioxide) also is discussed. Excessive quantities of dietary sulfur (above .3 to .4%) as sulfate or elemental sulfur may cause toxic effects and in extreme cases can be fatal. The means is discussed whereby consumption of excessive amounts of sulfur leads to toxic effects. 53 references, 1 table.
- Research Organization:
- Agricultural Coll. of Athens, Greece
- OSTI ID:
- 6093524
- Journal Information:
- J. Dairy Sci.; (United States), Vol. 67:10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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