Abstract
The recognition of a possible intoxication and the identification of specific toxicants can be challenging, especially in the absence of historical clues to specific toxicant exposure. Obtaining a comprehensive history that includes possible toxicants in a horse’s environment is critical. The mere presence of a toxicant, however, does not mean that there has been exposure to the compound. Evidence of exposure, occurrence of compatible clinical signs, and possible laboratory testing are necessary components to a toxicologic diagnosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 555-606 |
Number of pages | 52 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781840766523 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781840761948 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)