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. 1977 Aug 15;102(16):983-8.

[Botulism in a number of yearlings (author's transl)]

[Article in Dutch]
E Gruys, G J Binkhorst, J van den Bercken, P Meijers, J Haagsma
  • PMID: 329471

[Botulism in a number of yearlings (author's transl)]

[Article in Dutch]
E Gruys et al. Tijdschr Diergeneeskd. .

Abstract

An outbreak of botulism in four yearlings of a single herd is reported. One animal recovered spontaneously. The other animals underwent euthanasia (animal A) or were slaughtered (animals B and C). Cl. botulinum toxin type C was detected in the sera of animals A and B as well as in the liver and abomasal contents of animal A. In addition, Cl. botulinum was isolated from the liver of animal A. The symptoms are described. Total muscular weakness, also resulting in lingual paralysis and inability to swallow, was the most important clinical feature. The mechanism of action of Cl. botulinum toxin, possible methods of treatment and aspects of meat inspection are discussed.

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