Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Excessive sulfate and poor water quality as a cause of sudden deaths and an outbreak of diarrhea in horses.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Burgess, Brandy A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Sudden deaths and an outbreak of diarrhea in horses occurred in southern Saskatchewan in 2006. Five horses died while survivors presented with diarrhea and, in 1 case, acute neurologic signs attributed to hyponatremia. Diagnostic testing of affected horses and environmental testing suggested poor water quality, specifically high salinity and high sulfate concentration as the cause.
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