Reduced risk of acute poisoning in Australian cattle from used motor oils after introduction of lead‐free petrol

Burren, BG; Reichmann, K. G.; McKenzie, R. A.

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2010.00577.x

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“…Lead has been a common cause of cattle poisoning in Australia over the last century through use of lead-based paint on stock yards and buildings and through consumption of (apparently sweet-tasting) lead salts derived from discarded sump oil and lead/acid batteries, but these sources are now much better controlled (Burren et al 2010;Byrne and Gill 2011). Lead impurities are often present in mineral feed materials such as phosphates and oxides, and can contribute significantly to livestock dietary exposure (NRC 2005).…”

Section: Leadmentioning

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A review of potential contaminants in Australian livestock feeds and proposed guidance levels for feed

MacLachlan¹,

Blaney²,

Cook³

et al. 2013

Anim. Prod. Sci.

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Abstract. Contaminants of man-made and natural origin need to be managed in livestock feeds to protect the health of livestock and that of human consumers of livestock products. This requires access to information on the transfer from feed to food to inform risk profiles and assessments, and to guide management interventions such as regulation or Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point approaches. This paper reviews contaminants of known and potential concern in the production of livestock feeds in Australia and compares existing but differing state and national regulatory standards with international standards. The contaminants considered include man-made organic chemical contaminants (e.g. legacy pesticides), elemental contaminants (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, lead), phytotoxins (e.g. gossypol) and mycotoxins (e.g. aflatoxins). Reference is made to scientific literature and evaluations by regulators to propose maximum levels that can be used for guidance by those involved in managing contamination incidents or developing feed safety programs.

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Section: Leadmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of potential contaminants in Australian livestock feeds and proposed guidance levels for feed

MacLachlan¹,

Blaney²,

Cook³

et al. 2013

Anim. Prod. Sci.

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Section: Production Animalsmentioning

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“…Removal of lead from petrol has eliminated the risk of lead poisoning in cattle, according to results of a study that measured lead levels in used engine oil from vehicles being serviced. 8 Lead (Pb) poisoning of cattle has been relatively common in Australia, and sump oil is an important cause because cattle seem to have a tendency to drink it.…”

Section: Lead-free Petrol Reduces Risk Of Acute Lead Poisoning In Ausmentioning

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Jackson¹

2010

Aust Veterinary J

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Surveillance for West Nile virus in Australia: role of the little raven · Fertility in mares after surgical correction of rectovaginal fistula · Development of method for serial blood sampling from conscious dogs · Specificity of a commercial snake venom detection kit in dog and cat urine · Femoral component failure in canine cemented total hip replacement · Hepatic myelolipoma incarcerated in a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a cat · Diclofenac sodium and flunixin meglumine with antibacterial treatment of respiratory disease of calves · Lead‐free petrol reduces risk of acute lead poisoning in Australian cattle

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“…[19][20][21][22] Lead poisoning of livestock from both contamination of feed items 23 and free-range access to discarded lead-based paints, lead contaminated wastes (batteries, putty, asphalt products, leaded gasoline, spent oil, and lead shot; Figure 1) or even industrial waste has been well documented. [24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] However, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not established regulatory limits for concentrations of trace metals in edible tissues of livestock and poultry, with the exception of arsenic, which has been monitored by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) since the 1970s. Rather, in production settings, acceptable limits are determined on an individual basis by the FDA.…”

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Public health implications of lead poisoning in backyard chickens and cattle: four cases

Roegner¹,

Giannitti

Woods

et al. 2013

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Lead intoxication in livestock has historically been associated with cattle turned out to pasture and accidental ingestion of lead from drinking crankcase oil, licking grease from machinery, chewing on plumbing or batteries, or drinking water contaminated from leaching materials. Even with the decrease in manufactured items produced with lead, contaminants persist in the landscape and may enter the food supply through animal products. Changing patterns of open range herds moving to new pasture and the increased popularity of urban/suburban backyard chickens or other livestock necessitates public awareness about the clinical signs of lead intoxication, the potential for subclinical animals, public health concerns, particularly for exposure in children, and testing options available. Cases of lead intoxication in livestock demand a thorough case work-up to identify all sources of lead, address subclinical cases, evaluate risk to consumers, and make management suggestions for future prevention. We discuss four recent cases of confirmed lead poisoning in backyard chickens and open range cattle and assess the public health implications therein. Taken as a whole and considering the potential of the remaining herd or flock to be affected without necessarily showing signs, public health officials and veterinarians should be prepared to advise clients on case work-up and management and prevention considerations. Backyard chickens and cattle may not present for suspected lead poisoning as in several of the cases discussed herein yet may still contain concerning tissue or blood levels. The authors believe increased surveillance through heavy metal screens is crucial to adequately protect public health.

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Reduced risk of acute poisoning in Australian cattle from used motor oils after introduction of lead‐free petrol

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

A review of potential contaminants in Australian livestock feeds and proposed guidance levels for feed

A review of potential contaminants in Australian livestock feeds and proposed guidance levels for feed

IN THIS ISSUE – June 2010

Public health implications of lead poisoning in backyard chickens and cattle: four cases

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