Selenium toxicosis in swine

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1985 May 15;186(10):1084-5.

Abstract

Selenium toxicosis was diagnosed as the cause of fatal paralytic disease in a group of feeder pigs. Lumbar poliomyelomalacia and coronary band necrosis were the principal lesions. High selenium concentrations were detected in liver and kidney. Excessive selenium was traced to the premix added to the complete ration.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed / poisoning*
  • Animals
  • Liver / pathology
  • Paralysis / chemically induced
  • Paralysis / pathology
  • Paralysis / veterinary*
  • Selenium / poisoning*
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Swine Diseases / pathology

Substances

  • Selenium