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Blood porphyrin determination: a rapid field test for lead poisoning in cattle

Journal Article · · Bovine Pract.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6199075
Changes in blood porphyrin in cattle following intravenous injection of lead acetate are reported. A case report on acute lead poisoning in a herd of Hereford cattle is also presented. Qualitative blood porphyrin determination is a rapid field test for diagnosis of lead poisoning.
Research Organization:
Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater
OSTI ID:
6199075
Journal Information:
Bovine Pract.; (United States), Journal Name: Bovine Pract.; (United States) Vol. 8; ISSN BOVPB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English